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

Often kids dealing with restraint collapse exhibit an explosive outburst of emotions. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 2 Aug. 2026

Even in their two highest-scoring games — a 47-point outburst at the Cincinnati Bengals and a 38-point showing against the San Francisco 49ers — the offense came up empty on its final drives of the first half. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

He was ousted from Dior and his namesake fashion house in 2011 following racist and antisemitic outbursts at a Paris bar. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

It was spotted via an ultrabright outburst from a dying star. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 July 2026