Definition Verb (intransitive) : To catch fire and burn; to undergo the process of combustion. To become very angry; to explode with rage. Verb (transitive) : To cause something to burn or undergo combustion. To cause someone to become violently angry. Usage As an intransitive verb, combust describes the action of a material starting to burn or a person becoming enraged. As a transitive verb, c...

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