Burst and Flame

Burst

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

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Flame and burst are semantically related in thing topic. In some cases you can use "Flame" instead the word "Burst" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: bursting, burster, bursty

Flame verb - To develop suddenly and violently.

Usage example: my anger flamed when the usher told my friend to shut up

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Burst and flame are semantically related in thing topic. Sometimes you can use "Burst" instead the word "Flame" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: flaming, flam, flamed, flamy

long	long burst	long flame
brief	brief burst	brief flame
single	single burst	single flame
small	small burst	small flame
Other adjectives: bright, powerful, big, intense, huge, little, final, giant, searing.

Angel gets a short sword, "Solitude", similar to Buffy's that can burst into flame, and will burn him up if he loses his soul.

Source: Weapon of Choice
Fire and lava burst from cracks in his armor, he begins to glow as if possessed, and orbs of cursed flame spin around him, forming a halo as if he has become a god.

Source: Video Game / Spiral Knights
Similarly, in some places you can be covered with tar or pitch, which will make you burst into flame if you come in contact with fire... like the torch you might happen to be carrying.

Source: Geo Effects

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