verb

1. To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).

   “The volcano erupted, spewing lava across a wide area.”

2. To burst forth; to break out.

   “The third molar tooth erupts late in most people, and sometimes does not appear at all.”

3. To spontaneously release pressure or tension.

   “The crowd erupted in anger.”

Synonyms: burst