Bust and Gest

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Bust noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.

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Gest is an antonym for bust.

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

Gest noun - An exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand.

Usage example: before packing it all in, he was looking for one grand gest that would serve as a fitting finale for his life

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Bust is an antonym for gest.

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