irrupt

Etymology 1

From Latin irruptus, past participle of irrumpō.

verb

  1. (transitive) To break into.
  2. (intransitive) To enter forcibly or uninvited.
  3. (intransitive) To rapidly increase or intensify.

Etymology 2

verb

  1. Misspelling of erupt.

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