outburst
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noun \-ˌbərst\Definition of OUTBURST
1
: a violent expression of feeling <an outburst of anger>
2
: a surge of activity or growth <new outbursts of creative power — C. E. Montague>
3
: eruption <volcanic outbursts>
See Examples of OUTBURST
- <the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read>
- <there was a remarkable outburst of work in the office as the visiting VIPs made their tour>
First Known Use of OUTBURST
1657
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