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

Moreover, these outbursts regularly occur whenever Black people are cast in popular feature films and series. — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

The family routinely visits the site, a tradition that’s often the cause of emotional outbursts. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Fans seem to think that with a better offensive mind coaching him and a better front five ahead of him, Jeanty will have more consistent offensive outbursts. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 22 July 2026

These outbursts can briefly outshine all of the other suns in these stars' galaxies. — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 21 July 2026

But coincidence – and a few other offensive outbursts – shouldn’t blind Cashman to the fact that the Yankees need help with Judge, out since May 31, and Stanton, sidelined since April 24, lacking clear timelines for a return to play. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

There have been other outbursts of violence against immigrants. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

William also was not inclined to let himself be bothered by Harry’s outbursts over the past several weeks, the authors said. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

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