upburst

/ˈʌpˌbɜrst/ or /ˈʌpˌbɜːrst/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden and powerful explosion or bursting, especially of a volcano.

“The upburst of the volcano sent ash clouds into the sky.”

Synonyms

  • eruption
  • explosion

Antonyms

  • collapse
  • implosion