Erupt

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VERB

break out

start abruptly

irrupt, flare up, flare, break open, burst out

erupt or intensify suddenly

ignite, catch fire, take fire, combust, conflagrate

start to burn or burst into flames

come out, break through, push through

break out

belch, extravasate

become active and spew forth lava and rocks

break, burst

force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

appear on the skin

recrudesce, break out

become raw or open

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