out·burst

out·burst
/ˈaʊtˌbɚst/ noun, pl -bursts [count]
1 : a sudden expression of strong feeling

an outburst of anger/kindness

He later apologized for his outburst (of anger).

an angry outburst

2 : a sudden increase in activity

an outburst of violence/creativity/rumors


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