OUTBURSTS Synonyms

• the act of exploding or bursting

• rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

• a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

• a sudden intense happening

• come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

• force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

• burst outward, usually with noise

• move suddenly, energetically, or violently

• be in a state of movement or action

• emerge suddenly

• cause to burst

• break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

• an unrestrained expression of emotion

• an unrestrained expression of emotion

• flow under pressure

• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

• the act of exploding or bursting

• a sudden great increase

• the noise caused by an explosion

• the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant

• a sudden outburst

• a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball

• a sudden intense happening

• a sudden rapid flow (as of water)

• an unrestrained expression of emotion

• gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

• praise enthusiastically

• issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth

• a sudden violent disturbance