OUTBREAK

outbreak, eruption, irruption

(noun) a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); “the outbreak of hostilities”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

outbreak (plural outbreaks)

An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.

(figurative) An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.

A sudden increase.

A geological layer that breaks out.

Synonyms

• (figurative outburst): outburst, tumult

Antonyms

• inbreak

Verb

outbreak (third-person singular simple present outbreaks, present participle outbreaking, simple past outbroke, past participle outbroken)

(intransitive) To burst out.

(intransitive) To break forth.

Anagrams

• break out, breakout, kabouter, outbrake

Source: Wiktionary


Out"break`, n.

Definition: A bursting forth; eruption; insurrection. "Mobs and outbreaks." J. H. Newman. The flash and outbreak of a fiery mind. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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