Antonyms for burst out


Grammar : Verb


Definition of burst out

  • As in blaze : verb burn brightly
  • As in break : verb emerge, happen
  • As in break out : verb escape
  • As in lam : verb escape
  • As in escape : verb break away from
  • As in exclaim : verb shout out
Example sentences :
  • Sir Nigel pondered for a few moments, and then burst out a-laughing.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • The gentlemen looked at each other, and Max burst out into a merry laugh.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • I had suffered so much that I burst out into delicious laughter and sobs.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • He was sitting in his big arm-chair, and he burst out laughing.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Then he burst out, "I'd lick both of you, if I was sure this was a where or when to foight!"
  • Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger
  • At his entrance, however, there burst out a cheer and cries of welcome.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman
  • He burst out singing: the verses were poor, but I will give them.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • He became confused, turned red, and then burst out into a forced laugh.
  • Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov
  • They looked at each other in the eyes and burst out laughing.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • They all burst out laughing anew, while Jory, in his turn, reddened.
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for burst out

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