Burst and Splinter

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

Splinter is a synonym for burst in break topic. In some cases you can use "Splinter" instead a verb "Burst", when it comes to topics like blow up.

Nearby Words: bursting, burster, bursty

Splinter verb - To cut into long slender pieces.

Burst is a synonym for splinter in activity topic. You can use "Burst" instead a verb "Splinter", if it concerns topics such as break, small pieces.

Nearby Words: splintered, splint, splintery, splintering, splinted