verb

break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure.

one of the balloons burst

split open,burst open,break open,tear open,rupture,crack,fracture,fragment,shatter,shiver,fly open,tear asunder,rend asunder,explode,blow up,detonate,go off,be set off,land,go bang

noun

an instance of breaking or splitting as a result of internal pressure or puncturing; an explosion.

the mortar bursts were further away than before

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