outburst

noun
UK: /ˈaʊtbɜːst/
US: /ˈaʊtbɝːst/

  1. A sudden expression of strong feeling.

    1. Her outburst shocked everyone at the meeting during the presentation.
    2. The child's outburst of anger was a result of not getting the toy he wanted at the store.

  2. A sudden occurrence of something, especially something unwelcome.

    1. The recent outburst of violence in the city is cause for concern among citizens.
    2. Following the heavy rains, there was an outburst of flooding along the riverbanks damaging crops.

Synonyms

flare-up fit explosion attack eruption

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "outburst" in English means: A sudden expression of strong feeling., A sudden occurrence of something, especially something unwelcome..

The phonetic transcription of "outburst" is /ˈaʊtbɜːst/ in British English and /ˈaʊtbɝːst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "outburst": flare-up, fit, explosion, attack, eruption.

Example usage of "outburst": "Her outburst shocked everyone at the meeting during the presentation.". More examples on the page.