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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They fired out into the lead behind another outburst from Baker-Mazara and largely without Arenas, who has struggled over his past three games.
From Los Angeles Times
As shown by the overwhelmingly positive reaction when he came on at Anfield against Brighton in December, a week after his outburst, Salah will always be adored in these parts.
From BBC
“Good! So let’s get climbing!” declared Magic happily, as if her last outburst hadn’t even happened.
From Literature
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
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