Burst and Cleave

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Burst verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.

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Cleave and burst are semantically related in break topic. In some cases you can use "Cleave" instead a verb "Burst".

Nearby Words: bursting, burster, bursty

Cleave verb - To hold to something firmly as if by adhesion.

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Burst and cleave are semantically related in activity topic. Sometimes you can use "Burst" instead a verb "Cleave".

Nearby Words: cleavage, cleaver, cleaving

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