burst
burst
noun
A sudden, short period of intense activity, emotion, or sound.
"We heard a sudden burst of applause."
verb
To move or appear suddenly and forcefully, often expressing strong emotion.
"She burst into tears upon hearing the news."
verb
To break open suddenly and violently, often due to internal pressure.
"The old pipe burst, flooding the cellar."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: explosion, explode, fusillade, salvo, volley, break, erupt, outburst, flare-up, collapse, bristle, abound