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outburst

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Noun — A sudden, forceful release of emotion, especially anger.

Antonyms

inburst

How to use outburst

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

angry outburst emotional outburst sudden outburst

Etymology

From Middle English outbersten, built from "out-" and "burst."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “outburst” mean?

The word “outburst” means a sudden, forceful release of emotion, especially anger. In plain terms, a sudden burst of strong feeling, usually anger or frustration, expressed out loud.

How do you pronounce “outburst”?

“Outburst” is pronounced OWT-burst (/ˈaʊ̯tˌbɝst/ in IPA).

How do you use “outburst” in a sentence?

Here is “outburst” used in a sentence: “His outburst in the meeting embarrassed everyone.”

What is the opposite of “outburst”?

The opposite of “outburst” — its antonyms — is inburst.

What part of speech is “outburst”?

“Outburst” is a noun.

Where does the word “outburst” come from?

The word “outburst” comes from Middle English. From Middle English outbersten, built from "out-" and "burst.".

Is “outburst” a common word?

“Outburst” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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