Burst

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Sudden DisruptionPlay
Use 'burst' to describe something that disrupts suddenly, often unexpectedly. SlideThe pipe burst, flooding the basement.
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Loud NoisesPlay
'Burst' often implies a loud sound or a noisy outcome. SlideFireworks burst in the sky on New Year's Eve.