Erupt Definition
erupt
- verb
- start abruptly; "After 1989, peace broke out in the former East Bloc"
- erupt or intensify suddenly; "Unrest erupted in the country"; "Tempers flared at the meeting"; "The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism"
- start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously"
- break out; "The tooth erupted and had to be extracted"
- become active and spew forth lava and rocks; "Vesuvius erupts once in a while"
- force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up; "break into tears"; "erupt in anger"
- appear on the skin; "A rash erupted on her arms after she had touched the exotic plant"
- become raw or open; "He broke out in hives"; "My skin breaks out when I eat strawberries"; "Such boils tend to recrudesce"
"Erupt" in song lyrics
See how erupt is used in real songs:
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"Got him at last but I just corrupt, I don't even erupt"
Bizzy Bone — Seeing Things -
"Jumping in the truck, made your brain erupt"
Buddha Monk & Da Manchuz f/ Rambo, Raw — Your Tracks Ain't Hot -
"It's just as corrupt, bullets are quick to erupt"
Capital-X — From the Frontlines
Words that rhyme with erupt
Usage tips for "erupt"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "erupt" 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 erupt to find words that pair well.