Synonyms of outbursts

outbursts

noun

plural of outburst

1

as in bursts

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

• bursts
• explosions
• eruptions
• flashes
• gusts
• blazes
• spasms
• flares
• gales
• paroxysms
• storms
• flushes
• frenzies
• ebullitions
• agonies
• tantrums
• fits
• rages
• gushes
• flare-ups
• blowups
• ecstasies
• raptures
• transports
• grouches
• deliriums
• firestorms
• furors

2

as in flurries

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

• flurries
• bursts
• outbreaks
• spurts
• eruptions
• surges
• flares
• flutters
• flashes
• flickers
• increases
• flare-ups
• recurrences
• explosions
• renewals
• floods
• upswings
• paroxysms
• sprees
• upturns
• boosts
• volleys
• rushes
• jags
• pickups
• epidemics
• commotions
• binges
• recrudescences
• deluges
• spates
• furors
• uproars

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slumps
• doldrums
• calms

3

as in eruptions

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

• eruptions
• explosions
• firings
• detonations
• bursts
• blasts
• blowups
• shootings
• blowouts
• discharges
• booms
• flare-ups
• bangs
• airbursts
• pops
• groundbursts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• implosions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outbursts

There are no explosive revelations, gotcha moments, dramatic confessions, or theatrical outbursts. — Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Sleep deprivation strips away that capacity, often resulting in erratic outbursts or defensive behaviors that dismantle trust instantly. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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

Police said Poirier continued making verbal outbursts and took an aggressive stance toward officers. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 23 June 2026

The symptoms often look different in dads—anger or sudden outbursts, irritability and substance misuse, for example. — Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 21 June 2026

Their gripes aren’t just about Sirianni’s outbursts — which, in fairness, mirror those of so many Philly fans. — Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026

But her outbursts frightened the children too. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

Brown, who entered the courtroom wearing a black and gray jumpsuit and orange shackles on his hands and feet, had multiple outbursts during the brief hearing Tuesday morning. — Andy Buck, CNN Money, 9 June 2026