Bust and Rough

Bust

Bust verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Usage example: busted the storekeeper on the nose and was promptly arrested for it

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Rough and bust are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead the word "Bust" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

Rough verb - Prepare in preliminary or sketchy form.

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Bust and rough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bust" instead the word "Rough" as a noun or a verb.

While the former god of all that's good tries to cover her new bust, the trolls laugh and make gestures to indicate that she's in for a rough night.

Source: Video Game / Dungeon Keeper

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