Synonyms of outburst

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outburst

noun

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slump
• calm
• doldrums

• slump
• calm
• 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
• blowup
• blast
• shooting
• blowout
• boom
• flare-up
• pop
• discharge
• airburst
• bang
• groundburst

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• implosion

• implosion