Erupt and Shut up

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Erupt verb - To violently throw out or off (something from within).

Usage example: the volcano erupted clouds of poisonous gas and tons of hot ash

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Shut up is an antonym for erupt.

Nearby Words: eruption, eruptive, erupting

Shut up verb - To stop talking.

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Erupt is an antonym for shut up.

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