- (of a liquid) to boil
- (of sentiments etc) to boil over
- to flare up
- to be impassioned
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- (of a liquid) to boil
- (of sentiments etc) to boil over
- to flare up
- to be impassioned
This meaning is used to describe the action of a liquid reaching its boiling point and becoming agitated, usually accompanied by bubbles and steam.
Water bubbles during boiling.
This meaning is used metaphorically to describe emotions or feelings reaching a state of extreme intensity and overflowing, similar to a liquid boiling over a pot.
His anger finally boiled over.
This meaning describes a sudden outburst or intensification of a situation or conflict.
This meaning refers to being emotionally charged or deeply moved by a particular subject or event.
The speech was passionate, and the audience became impassioned.