"bursting" in the verb sense

1. burst, split, break open

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

"The bubble burst"

2. break, burst, erupt

force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

"break into tears"

"erupt in anger"

3. explode, burst

burst outward, usually with noise

"The champagne bottle exploded"

4. burst

move suddenly, energetically, or violently

"He burst out of the house into the cool night"

5. abound, burst, bristle

be in a state of movement or action

"The room abounded with screaming children"

"The garden bristled with toddlers"

6. burst

emerge suddenly

"The sun burst into view"

7. collapse, burst

cause to burst

"The ice broke the pipe"

8. burst, bust

break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

"The dam burst"

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