Meaning & use
eruption
A sudden, often violent release of material, such as lava, gas, or emotion.
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The volcanic eruption forced thousands of nearby residents to evacuate their homes.
His eruption of anger surprised everyone at the otherwise calm meeting.
A note on using this word
Eruption applies literally to volcanoes and geysers, and figuratively to sudden emotional outbursts or a skin eruption.
Words with a similar meaning
outburst
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