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English noun: outburst | |||
| 1. | outburst (communication) an unrestrained expression of emotion | ||
| Synonyms | blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | acting out, cry, explosion, flare | ||
| 2. | outburst (event) a sudden intense happening | ||
| Samples | An outburst of heavy rain. A burst of lightning. | ||
| Synonyms | burst, flare-up | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | rush, salvo | ||
| 3. | outburst (act) a sudden violent disturbance | ||
| Synonyms | tumultuous disturbance | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | disturbance | ||
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