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

The outbursts helped relieve some pressure, but Nakashima tightened up as the prospect of making his first Masters 1000 final neared. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

The McKinney City Council voted late Wednesday night to approve a site plan for a new mosque after a marathon meeting marked by outbursts and hours of public comment. — Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

His wife, Liz (Evan Rachel Wood), is a sneak preview of Debbie’s future, self-medicating with drugs, alcohol, and wrathful outbursts. — Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

Shortly before, O’Hare had kicked out two individuals for outbursts. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 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

The difference is Clark spent years stepping into controversy, from race-baiting segments to public feuds and on-air outbursts that repeatedly put him in the headlines. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

The council members exited the chambers for 40 minutes, during public discussion of the item, after outbursts from attendees. — Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

The close cooperation and effusive praise from the start of the Iran war have given way to Trump’s expletive-laden outbursts directed at his most vocal international advocate. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 July 2026