noun

outburst

outburst, eruption, explosion

He had a sudden outburst of anger.

He had a sudden outburst of anger.

There was an outburst of applause from the audience.

There was an outburst of applause from the audience.

an outburst of ((sth.)) an outburst of (sth.) He had a sudden outburst of anger.

Synonyms: eruption, explosion, flare-up

From 'out' + 'burst'. The idea of something breaking out suddenly and violently.

Picture emotions 'bursting out' of a person like lava from a volcano.

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