outburst

[ out-burst ]
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noun
  1. a sudden and violent release or outpouring: an outburst of tears.

  2. a sudden spell of activity, energy, etc.

  1. a public disturbance; riot; outbreak.

  2. a bursting forth; eruption.

Origin of outburst

1
First recorded in 1650–60; out- + burst

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British Dictionary definitions for outburst

outburst

/ (ˈaʊtˌbɜːst) /


noun
  1. a sudden and violent expression of emotion

  2. an explosion or eruption

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