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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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