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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    explosion eruption outpouring flare-up blowup tirade diatribe rant rave harangue philippic denunciation condemnation invective verbal assault verbal attack verbal abuse verbal onslaught verbal barrage explosion of anger fit of rage fit of temper temper tantrum emotional explosion emotional outburst passionate outburst vehement outburst violent outburst intense outburst fierce outburst angry outburst furious outburst irate outburst indignation umbrage pique irritation annoyance vexation exasperation frustration irascibility testiness petulance sulkiness crossness ill temper bad temper quick temper short temper hot temper.

    Meaning of Outburst

    A sudden, intense expression of strong emotion, especially anger or excitement.

    Definitions

    • A sudden and violent expression of strong emotion, especially anger or excitement.
    • A sudden and intense expression of feeling, especially one that is loud or violent.
    • A sudden and intense outpouring of emotion, especially anger, excitement, or enthusiasm.

    Etymology of Outburst

    The word "outburst" originated in the mid-16th century, from the combination of "out" and "burst", with "burst" coming from Old English "berstan", meaning "to break or explode".
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a sudden and intense release of emotion, often with a connotation of violence or loudness.

    Example Uses

    • The crowd erupted into cheers and applause after the concert, with an outburst of excitement and enthusiasm.
    • She had an outburst of anger when she saw the damage to her car, and had to take a few deep breaths to calm down.
    • The politician's outburst of emotion during the debate was seen as a rare display of vulnerability and humanity.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calmness serenity tranquility peace quiet stillness silence reserve restraint self-control composure poise dignity decorum tact discretion understatement subtlety moderation mildness gentleness softness quietness restraint suppression repression inhibition concealment reticence reserve silence muteness inexpressiveness.

    Related Nouns

    emotion feeling sentiment passion excitement enthusiasm anger rage fury ire indignation annoyance irritation frustration exasperation vexation temper mood disposition character personality trait quality attribute characteristic explosion eruption outpouring flare-up blowup tirade diatribe rant rave harangue philippic.

    Related Verbs

    explode erupt burst blow up flare up break out express vent unleash release let out give vent to pour out lavish shower lavish bestow confer grant exhibit display show demonstrate manifest reveal disclose betray evince evidence attest declare proclaim announce assert affirm avow confess acknowledge.

    Related Adjectives

    emotional passionate intense violent fierce angry furious irate indignant annoyed irritated frustrated exasperated vexed temperamental moody disposition passionate enthusiastic excited fervent ardent zealous fervid heated fiery inflammatory incendiary provocative explosive volatile unstable unpredictable mercurial capricious whimsical temperamental.