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What is another word for Eruption? – 169 Eruption Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    explosion outburst burst flare-up blowout detonation blast cataclysm convulsion paroxysm tumult upheaval turmoil commotion disturbance eruption irruption invasion explosion outbreak outpouring surge spasm fit seizure flare flash blaze fire conflagration inferno cataclysmic event volcanic eruption seismic event earthquake tremor shock quake spout gush flood deluge avalanche landslide mudslide rockfall subsidence collapse

    Meaning of Eruption

    The primary meaning of the word "eruption" is a sudden and violent release of energy or a sudden and intense occurrence of an event.

    Definitions

    • The act of erupting or bursting forth, especially of a volcano or a violent outburst of emotion or anger
    • * A sudden and violent release of energy, especially in the form of a volcanic explosion or an earthquake
    • * A sudden and intense occurrence of an event, such as an outbreak of violence or a sudden increase in activity

    Etymology of Eruption

    The word "eruption" comes from the Latin "eruptio", which means "a breaking out" or "a bursting forth"
    It is derived from the Latin "eruptus", the past participle of "erumpere", which means "to break out" or "to burst forth"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe volcanic eruptions and other sudden and violent events

    Example Uses

    • The volcano's eruption caused widespread destruction and loss of life
    • * The eruption of violence in the city was sparked by a disputed election result
    • * The patient's eruption of anger was a symptom of their underlying mental health condition

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calmness peace serenity tranquility stillness quiet silence inactivity dormancy hibernation stagnation quiescence repression suppression containment control restraint moderation stability equilibrium balance steadiness constancy uniformity consistency predictability

    Related Nouns

    volcano mountain earthquake tremor shock quake landslide avalanche mudslide rockfall subsidence collapse explosion blast detonation cataclysm convulsion paroxysm tumult upheaval turmoil commotion disturbance outburst flare-up blowout invasion irruption outbreak outpouring surge spasm fit seizure

    Related Verbs

    erupt explode burst flare blaze fire conflagrate inundate flood deluge gush spout surge tremble quake shake convulse paroxysm tumult upheave disturb commove invade irrupt invade burst blow

    Related Adjectives

    volcanic seismic violent sudden intense fierce ferocious savage brutal cataclysmic convulsive paroxysmal tumultuous turbulent disturbed commoved invaded irrupted burst blown explosive detonative blasty fiery blazing conflagrant inundated flooded deluged gushing surging trembling quaking shaking