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outburst

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtbəːst/
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Definition of outburst

noun

  • a sudden release of strong emotion:an angry outburst from the prime minister
  • a sudden occurrence of a particular activity:a wild outburst of applause
  • Physics a sudden emission of energy or particles:a very dramatic outburst of neutrons

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