Burst and Flush

Burst

Burst noun - A sudden intense expression of strong feeling.

Usage example: a burst of anger that startled the other members on the panel

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

Nearby Words: bursting, burster, bursty

Flush noun - A sudden intense expression of strong feeling.

Usage example: a flush of patriotic pride

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Burst and flush are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burst" instead the word "Flush" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: flushed, flushing

good	good burst	good flush
loud	loud burst	loud flush
combined	combined burst	combined flush
automatic	automatic burst	automatic flush
Other adjectives: aforementioned.

Its biggest weaknesses compared to standard assault rifles are that it can't shoot in semi-automatic mode and that its full-auto burst doesn't flush targets out from cover.

Source: Videogame / Shadowrun Returns
There are several big cracks, and if they appear to be worsening, he can flush out some of the water by opening the gates a bit and sacrifice a few homes in the process, but if he doesn't, the gates will completely burst and the majority South Arlen will flood.

Source: Morton's Fork

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