Bust and Skull

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

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

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

Skull

Skull noun - The case of bone that encloses the brain and supports the jaws of vertebrates.
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Synonyms for Skull

Bust and skull are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bust" instead a verb "Skull".

Both words in one sentence

  • Perhaps it's no coincidence that they were sold alongside the Medusa bust in their year... Two-Faced: The left half of the Spider Lady's face is a skull.
  • Improvised Weapon: Sir Philip's harp and Sir Philip's skull—she used the latter to bust the former; the former to bash in the latter.
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