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erupt

verb /ɪrəpt/ 2 syllables 5 letters Scrabble 7 WWF 9
Definitions
verb

erupt or intensify suddenly

“Unrest erupted in the country”

verb

force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

“erupt in anger”

verb

break out

“The tooth erupted and had to be extracted”

verb

start to burn or burst into flames

verb

start abruptly

verb

become raw or open

verb

become active and spew forth lava and rocks

“Vesuvius erupts once in a while”

verb

appear on the skin

“A rash erupted on her arms after she had touched the exotic plant”

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