ปะทุ(bpà-tú)

Meanings

1VerbB2

[to] erupt; burst forth

to burst out suddenly with force, as a volcano, geyser, or explosion

2VerbB2

[to] flare up; break out (sudden intensification)

to suddenly start or intensify, as with anger, conflict, protests, violence, or disease

Examples

The atmosphere in the meeting grew tense before an argument suddenly erupted.