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

So far, there’s been little evidence of a more general relationship between gamma-ray outbursts and neutrino detections. — Yjan Gordon, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

The fines could be rescinded if the coaches avoid sideline outbursts for the rest of the season, as the league calls for more civil interactions between coaches, players and officials. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

From harassing Brady over his divorce from Gisele Bündchen on social media to trying to be a rapper and much more, Brown’s post-football life has been one filled with public outbursts and controversial statements and stunts. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The cause of their displeasure has to do with scenes woven throughout that illustrate how Baldwin got his reputation for angry outbursts – confrontations with paparazzi through the years, for instance. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

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