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outburst Synonyms

Another word for outburst

Choosing another word for outburst depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sudden, violent, or unrestrained expression of emotion, especially anger, grief, or laughter.

Usage Example

"The defendant apologized to the judge for his emotional eruption in the courtroom."

Strongest
eruption
explosion
Strong
flare-up
outpouring
fit
paroxysm
tantrum
blowup

• noun (Context 2)

A sudden increase, surge, or appearance of a particular activity or phenomenon.

Usage Example

"The spring season brought an unexpected surge of creative energy across the campus."

Strong
surge
spurt
outbreak
upsurge
rush
explosion

Opposites of outburst

The opposite of outburst shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

restraint
lull
composure
self-control
decline
suppression
cessation
See all opposites of outburst

• Nearby Words

outbox
outbreak
outbuilding
outburst
outcast
outclass
outcome

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outburst. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outburst
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