surge

verb

To move suddenly and powerfully, often forward or upward, or increase rapidly.

"The crowd surged towards the stage."

noun

A sudden powerful movement, or a rapid increase in amount or intensity.

"There was a surge in demand."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: upsurge, billow, heave, spate, rush, tide, scend, zoom, soar up, soar, soar upwards

Antonyms: ebb, ebb away, ebb down, ebb off, ebb out