outburst

Noun
  1. An unrestrained expression of emotion (synset 107027434)
    is a type of: expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion - expression without words
    subtypes:
    • acting out - a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult
    • cry - a fit of weeping
    • explosion - a sudden outburst
    • flare - a sudden outburst of emotion
    same as: blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush
  2. A sudden intense happening (synset 107449542)
    "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning"
    is a type of: happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
    subtypes:
    • salvo - an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
    • rush - a sudden burst of activity
    same as: burst, flare-up
  3. A sudden violent disturbance (synset 100555470)
    is a type of: disturbance - the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
    same as: tumultuous disturbance

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