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Definition of outburst noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

outburst

noun

NAmE//ˈaʊtbərst//

1a sudden strong expression of an emotion an outburst of anger She was alarmed by his violent outburst.

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2a sudden increase in a particular activity or attitude an outburst of racism

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