outburst

[ out-burst ]

noun

1. a sudden and violent release or outpouring:

   an outburst of tears.

2. a sudden spell of activity, energy, etc.
3. a public disturbance; riot; outbreak.
4. a bursting forth; eruption.

outburst

/ ˈaʊtˌbɜːst /

noun

1. a sudden and violent expression of emotion
2. an explosion or eruption

Word History and Origins

Origin of outburst¹

First recorded in 1650–60; out- + burst

Example Sentences

But several parents and other adults in the Moreno Valley community said that Perez’s inappropriate and racially charged outburst merits serious disciplinary action.

From Los Angeles Times

Community member Fred Banuelos, who attended the meeting in a “Trump 2024” t-shirt, said that Perez’s outburst and use of profanity were unacceptable.

From Los Angeles Times

Amsterdam's mayor Femke Halsema said the "war in the Middle East has threatened the peace in our city" and there had been a "terrible outburst of antisemitism".

From BBC

After my outburst that evening, our class website carried a frank discussion of the incident.

From Salon

The documentary highlights a highly publicized 2011 incident involving Brown’s outburst on "Good Morning America."

From Salon

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