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 was no notice to staff that swings in blood sugar levels can cause the kind of emotional distress and behavioral outbursts that got Christian in trouble. — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Foreigners have also experienced sporadic outbursts of xenophobic violence. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

But her mental instability was becoming increasingly apparent, leading to outbursts at work and home. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

If the lighting is controlled, the performances restrained (with room for outbursts, of course), and the score swelling at the right moments, the work will register as important. — Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

The Arkansas native is not prone to fiery speeches or outbursts. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The couple hires Caleb as a lookout and braves his sullen outbursts, learning more about the lonely, angry youth as the murders draw nearer. — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

The discussion was punctuated by a pair of outbursts from the audience. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Earlier this year, West took an ad out in the Wall Street Journal to apologize for his antisemitic outbursts and claimed they were caused by manic episodes. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026