outburst
Americannoun
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a sudden and violent release or outpouring.
an outburst of tears.
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a sudden spell of activity, energy, etc.
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a public disturbance; riot; outbreak.
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a bursting forth; eruption.
noun
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a sudden and violent expression of emotion
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an explosion or eruption
Etymology
Origin of outburst
Example Sentences
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Tourettes Action, an organization and research charity based in the United Kingdom, addressed the negative comments regarding Davidson’s outbursts and called for understanding and education about Tourette Syndrome.
From Los Angeles Times
Tourette's is characterised by sudden, involuntary and repetitive movements or sounds, known as tics, which often manifest as outbursts such as loud swearing.
From BBC
"Talk to us instead of just making more or less random outbursts on social media," he said.
From BBC
On Saturday, he went two for three with three RBIs to help spark the Dodgers’ offensive outburst.
From Los Angeles Times
Ratcliffe was widely criticised for his outburst last week and later apologised if his remarks had "offended some people".
From Barron's
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