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Bust (Verb)

Meaning 1

Search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on; "The police raided the crack house".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

  • Raid

Hypernyms

  • Attack

Meaning 2

Ruin completely; "He busted my radio!".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Break

Hypernyms

  • Destroy

Hyponyms

  • Break Down

Related Words

  • Buster (noun)
  • Bust (noun)
  • Bust Up (verb)

Meaning 3

Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully; "The dam burst".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

  • Burst

Hypernyms

  • Break
  • Split Up
  • Fall Apart
  • Come Apart

Hyponyms

  • Shatter

Meaning 4

Separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Snap
  • Tear
  • Rupture

Hypernyms

  • Separate
  • Disunite
  • Divide

Hyponyms

  • Tear Up
  • Rend
  • Rip
  • Rip Up
  • Shred
  • Rive
  • Lacerate

Meaning 5

Go to pieces; "The lawn mower finally broke"; "The gears wore out"; "The old chair finally fell apart completely".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Break
  • Wear
  • Fall Apart
  • Wear Out

Hypernyms

  • Decay
  • Crumble
  • Dilapidate

Hyponyms

  • Frazzle
  • Fray
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