Bust and Overrun

Bust

Bust verb - To bring to a lower grade or rank.

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Overrun and bust are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overrun" instead a verb "Bust".

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

Overrun verb - To enter for conquest or plunder.

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Bust and overrun are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bust" instead a verb "Overrun".

time	bust time	overrun time
planets	bust planets	overrun planets

If not already apparent by the Plague Zombie reaching the secluded prison, when the main characters bust out and drive to Tokyo, the city is completely overrun and in shambles.

Source: Crapsack World / Anime and Manga
The last Interquel section involves the mall being overrun by enemies to which Ellie has to make her way to Joel through killing them all before one of them manages to bust open the gate Joel's behind.

Source: Video Game / The Last of Us

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