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outburst

noun out·burst \-ˌbərst\

: a sudden expression of strong feeling

: a sudden increase in activity

Full Definition of OUTBURST

: a violent expression of feeling <an outburst of anger>

: a surge of activity or growth <new outbursts of creative power — C. E. Montague>

: eruption <volcanic outbursts>

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First Known Use of OUTBURST

1657

Related to OUTBURST

Synonyms: agony, blaze, burst, ebullition, eruption, explosion, fit, flare, flare-up, flash, flush, gale, gush, gust, paroxysm, spasm, storm

Antonyms: implosion

Rhymes with OUTBURST

accursed, airburst, at first, athirst, cloudburst, downburst, emersed, face-first, feetfirst, groundburst, headfirst, starburst, sunburst

OUTBURST Defined for Kids

outburst

noun out·burst \ˈau̇t-ˌbərst\

Definition of OUTBURST for Kids

: a sudden expression of strong feeling <an angry outburst>

: a sudden increase of activity or growth

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