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erupt
'erupt' - used as a verb
1. start abruptly
2. erupt or intensify suddenly
Unrest erupted in the country
3. start to burn or burst into flames
4. break out
The tooth erupted and had to be extracted
5. become active and spew forth lava and rocks
Vesuvius erupts once in a while
6. force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
erupt in anger
7. appear on the skin
A rash erupted on her arms after she had touched the exotic plant
8. become raw or open

derived forms
1. Erupt / Past
erupted
2. Erupt / Third Person
erupts
3. Erupt / Present Participle
erupting
Variations of 'erupt'
 
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