Pop and Sputter

Pop

Pop verb - To break suddenly with an explosive sound.
Usage example: the last strand popped, causing the chandelier to drop to the floor with a great crash

Sputter and pop are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sputter" instead a verb "Pop".

Nearby Words: popped, popping, poping, poped

Sputter

Sputter verb - Make an explosive sound.
Usage example: “sputter ing engines”
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Synonyms for Sputter

Pop and sputter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pop" instead a verb "Sputter".

Nearby Words: sputtered, sputtering
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