burst vs collapse

collapse vs burst

burst and collapse both are nouns.

burst and collapse both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
burst	Yes	No	Yes	No
collapse	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, burst and collapse are synonyms defined as:

burst and collapse: cause to burst

burst (noun)	collapse (noun)
the act of exploding or bursting	the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms	a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)	a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
a sudden intense happening	an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

burst (verb)	collapse (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure	collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully	lose significance, effectiveness, or value
emerge suddenly	suffer a nervous breakdown
burst outward, usually with noise	break down, literally or metaphorically
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up	fold or close up
move suddenly, energetically, or violently	fall apart
cause to burst	cause to burst
be in a state of movement or action

Difference between burst and collapse

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