Burst and Implode

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

Usage example: the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded

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Implode is an antonym for burst.

Nearby Words: bursting, burster, bursty

Implode verb - Burst inward.

Usage example: The bottle imploded

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Burst is an antonym for implode.

Nearby Words: implosion, imploding

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