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irrupt
(/I/'r/@/pt )

verb (v)

  • enter uninvited(verb.motion)
    Example:
    She irrupted into our sitting room.
    Synonym:
    intrude
    source: wordnet30
  • erupt or intensify suddenly(verb.change)
    Example:
    The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism.
    source: wordnet30
  • increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner(verb.change)
    Example:
    The island's rodent population irrupted.
    Synonym:
    explode
    source: wordnet30
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