outburst (n.)

  1. an unrestrained expression of emotion

    [ Syn: effusion , gush , blowup , ebullition ]

  2. a sudden intense happening; an outburst of heavy rain; a burst of lightning

    [ Syn: burst , flare-up ]

  3. a sudden violent disturbance

    [ Syn: tumultuous disturbance ]

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