Definition of Outburst

a quick discharge of someone’s feelings

Examples of Outburst in a sentence

The man’s outburst of profanity startled everyone as they noticed his reddened face.  🔊

When Sally revealed her pregnancy to her family, an outburst of joy could be heard by the neighbors next door.  🔊

Ms. French punished her class when there was an angry outburst from her four-page essay assignment.  🔊

After insulting the young man’s mother, his outburst swiftly turned from verbal to physical violence.  🔊

Tourette’s Syndrome causes a person to release an unwanted outburst of random or harsh words.  🔊

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