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

Fifty years ago, the nation celebrated the 200th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence amid an outburst of patriotism and good feeling after surviving the 20th Century’s greatest threat to the efficacy of its democratic institutions. — Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

Some of the most likely answers might be France, Germany or Argentina, thanks to Messi's scoring outburst. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 June 2026

Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night. — CBS News, 24 June 2026

There have been intermittent outbursts of violence against immigrants since then. — ABC News, 24 June 2026