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irrupt
verb
increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
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verb
increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
“The population of India is exploding”
verb
erupt or intensify suddenly
“Unrest erupted in the country”
verb
enter uninvited
“They intruded on our dinner party”
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The population of India is exploding
The island's rodent population irrupted
Unrest erupted in the country
Tempers flared at the meeting
The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism
They intruded on our dinner party
She irrupted into our sitting room
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