spurt vs gush

spurt and gush both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spurt	Yes	No	Yes	No
gush	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, spurt and gush are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spurt include spirt, spout.

spurt (noun)	gush (noun)
the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)	an unrestrained expression of emotion
	a sudden rapid flow (as of water)

spurt (verb)	gush (verb)
wet with a spurt of liquid	praise enthusiastically
move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy	issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet	gush forth in a sudden stream or jet