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n the act of exploding or bursting n rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms n a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) n a sudden intense happening v come open suddenly and violently, as if from intern…

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  1. n the act of exploding or bursting n rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms n a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) n a sudden intense happening v come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure v force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up v burst outward, usually with noise v move suddenly, energetically, or violently v be in a state of movement or action v emerge suddenly v cause to burst v break open or apart suddenly and forcefully