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bust Antonyms
Opposite of bust
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• noun (Context 1)
A sudden failure, economic collapse, or a police raid resulting in arrests.
Usage Example
"The tech startup ended up being a complete success when their main product failed to launch."
Strongest
success
Strong
boom
• verb (Context 2)
To break, smash, or violently split something apart.
Usage Example
"He accidentally busted the antique vase while moving the furniture."
Strong
fix
repair
• verb (Context 3)
To go bankrupt or lose all of one's money.
Usage Example
"The local bookstore finally busted after years of struggling against online retailers."
Strong
succeed
prosper
Similar words to bust
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to bust vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
break
arrest
smash
fail
chest
shatter
raid
bosom
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