OUTBREAK Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word outbreak. (close relations)
outbreaks
Best Alternative Words for OUTBREAK
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eruption | nounn | |||||||
noun • the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material • symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible • (of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) • a sudden very loud noise • the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum | ||||||||
irruption | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in • a sudden sharp increase in the relative numbers of a population • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) | ||||||||
outburst | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unrestrained expression of emotion • a sudden intense happening • a sudden violent disturbance | ||||||||
tumult | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of commotion and noise and confusion • violent agitation • the act of making a noisy disturbance |