OUTBURST


Meaning of OUTBURST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ aʊtbɜ:(r)st ]

( outbursts)

1.

An outburst of an emotion, especially anger, is a sudden strong expression of that emotion.

...a spontaneous outburst of cheers and applause...

There has been another angry outburst against the new local tax introduced today.

N-COUNT : usu with supp , oft N of n

2.

An outburst of violent activity is a sudden period of this activity.

Five people were reported killed today in a fresh outburst of violence.

...this first great outburst of nationalist student protest.

= eruption

N-COUNT : usu N of n

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