violently erupt

Frequency: 7.815.2 per million words

Describes an eruption that occurs with great force, often causing significant destruction.

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  • The volcano which erupted violently last month is now dormant.
  • Scientists predict that the geyser could violently erupt without warning.
  • After years of suppressed anger, he finally erupted violently at the meeting.
  • Protests in the capital have violently erupted following the controversial new law.
  • A chemical reaction in the lab caused the mixture to violently erupt, shattering the beaker.
  • The seemingly calm discussion erupted violently when the topic of money was introduced.
  • If the pressure continues to build, the entire system might violently erupt.
  • Historical records describe how the long-dormant mountain violently erupted, burying nearby towns in ash.
  • The long-simmering feud between the two families erupted violently at the public festival.
  • Witnesses reported seeing the oil well violently erupting, sending flames high into the sky.