1
[ verb ] increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

Synonyms

explode

Examples

"The population of India is exploding" "The island's rodent population irrupted"

Related terms

increase explosion

2
[ verb ] erupt or intensify suddenly

Examples

"Unrest erupted in the country" "Tempers flared at the meeting" "The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism"

Related terms

intensify outburst

3
[ verb ] enter uninvited

Synonyms

intrude

Examples

"They intruded on our dinner party" "She irrupted into our sitting room"

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