Synonyms of outburst

outburst

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌbərst 

1

as in explosion

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling

the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• burst
• eruption
• flash
• gust
• blaze
• paroxysm
• flare
• spasm
• gale
• frenzy
• storm
• agony
• flush
• ebullition
• gush
• flare-up
• fit
• rage
• tantrum
• ecstasy
• rapture
• blowup
• transport
• delirium
• firestorm
• furor
• grouch

2

as in flurry

a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity

there was a remarkable outburst of work in the office as the visiting VIPs made their tour

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flurry
• burst
• outbreak
• spurt
• eruption
• surge
• flare
• flutter
• flicker
• flare-up
• increase
• explosion
• flash
• recurrence
• renewal
• boost
• spree
• recrudescence
• upturn
• paroxysm
• flood
• upswing
• pickup
• commotion
• rush
• volley
• epidemic
• binge
• deluge
• spate
• uproar
• furor
• jag

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calm
• slump
• doldrums

3

as in eruption

the act or an instance of exploding

in the outburst known as a supernova, the star may reach an intrinsic luminosity one billion times that of the sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eruption
• explosion
• firing
• bursting
• detonation
• burst
• blast
• blowup
• shooting
• blowout
• boom
• discharge
• pop
• flare-up
• bang
• airburst
• groundburst

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outburst

Vásquez allowed both of his runs and both of his hits in one inning and finished seven for the second time this season, and a four-run outburst in the fifth inning lifted the Padres to a 6-2 victory over the Twins on Friday night at Petco Park. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

The family drama is set during an idyllic island vacation that takes a tumultuous turn when a mother’s sudden physical outburst towards her 10-year-old son exposes hidden tensions and lingering conflicts within the family. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

He was accused of two other antisemitic outbursts and was eventually convicted in France on hate-speech charges. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026

Top city officials condemned the violent outburst as the suspect remains in custody. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026