Burst and Thud

Burst

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

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

Nearby Words: bursting, burster, bursty

Thud verb - To come into usually forceful contact with something.

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

sheer	sheer burst	sheer thud
loud	loud burst	loud thud
simple	simple burst	simple thud
massive	massive burst	massive thud
Other adjectives: large, big, dramatic, extra, aforementioned.

He was interrupted by a burst of incoherent screaming which sounded like the warcry of a Khornate fanatic and which terminated abruptly in a thud of a power maul on full charge and a gurgle that sounded distinctly unhealthy.

Source: Literature / Ciaphas Cain

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