Fulgurate
Pronunciation: /ˈɛfˈəɫˈɡuˈɹeɪt/
Fulgurate (verb)
- To produce a sudden bright light or flash, like lightning.
- To hit or affect someone or something quickly and unexpectedly.
Examples
- The stars can fulgurate brightly in the night sky.
- The storm seemed to fulgurate without warning.
Common collocations: shine brightly, flash suddenly, strike suddenly, hit unexpectedly