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Synonyms of outburst

5 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for outburst is blast. Other synonyms of outburst are firestorm, upheaval, explosion and spate. The opposite of outburst is inburst.

Synonyms and similar words for outburst

nounA sudden, often violent expression of emotion.

  • firestorm USAn intense or violent altercation; an intense or violent response; an outburst (as of controversy).
  • upheaval

nounMore synonyms

  • explosion
  • blast
  • spateA sudden increase or rush of something; a flood, an outburst, an outpouring.

Opposite of outburst

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Meaning of outburst

  1. noun An intense period of activity.
  2. noun A sudden, often violent expression of emotion.
  3. verb To burst out.

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Questions about synonyms of outburst

What is another word for outburst?
Outburst has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blast, firestorm, upheaval, explosion and spate.
What is the opposite of outburst?
The opposite of outburst is inburst.
What does outburst mean?
Outburst means an intense period of activity.

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