Combust Definition
combust
verb
- cause to burn or combust; "The sun burned off the fog"; "We combust coal and other fossil fuels"
- start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously"
- get very angry and fly into a rage; "The professor combusted when the student didn't know the answer to a very elementary question"; "Spam makes me go ballistic"
- cause to become violent or angry; "Riots combusted Pakistan after the U.S. air attacks on Afghanistan"
- undergo combustion; "Maple wood burns well"
"Combust" in song lyrics
See how combust is used in real songs:
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"Winds gust with one verbal thrush, your kind eternally combust"
Atoms Family — Brainstorm -
"Envious, 'cause we can make a crowd combust"
Mood Ruff f/ DJ Grasshopper — Maintain -
"The flame combust"
O.C. — Jewelz
Words that rhyme with combust
Usage tips for "combust"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "combust" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for combust to find words that pair well.