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Antonyms for out burst


Grammar : Noun
Spell : out-burst
Phonetic Transcription : ˈaʊtˌbɜrst



Definition of out burst

Origin :
  • 1650s, from out + burst (v.). Outbresten was a verb in Middle English (mid-12c.), from Old English utaberstan.
  • As in offense : noun anger, hard feelings
  • As in outbreak : noun sudden happening
  • As in outburst : noun fit of temper
  • As in outcry : noun scream, exclamation
  • As in outpouring : noun outflow
  • As in paroxysm : noun seizure, spasm
  • As in passion : noun strong emotion
  • As in rage : noun extreme anger
  • As in spasm : noun twitch, fit
  • As in spurt : noun burst of activity
  • As in storm : noun commotion, turmoil
  • As in tantrum : noun fit
  • As in temper : noun angriness; bad mood
  • As in thunder : noun crashing sound
  • As in torrent : noun heavy flow
  • As in trauma : noun severe mental or physical pain
  • As in upheaval : noun major change
  • As in blowup : noun an angry outburst
  • As in blast : noun explosion
  • As in blaze : noun torrent
  • As in conniption : noun temper
  • As in irascibility : noun temper
  • As in irascibleness : noun temper
  • As in jiff : noun flash
  • As in short fuse : noun temper
  • As in tetchiness : noun temper
  • As in eruption : noun ejection
  • As in explosion : noun eruption, discharge
  • As in fit : noun seizure; sudden emotion
  • As in flare-up : noun sudden outbreak
  • As in flash : noun instant, split second
  • As in flash : noun demonstration
  • As in frenzy : noun uncontrolled state or situation
  • As in fulmination : noun tirade, condemnation
  • As in furor : noun disturbance, excitement
  • As in gale : noun violent storm
  • As in gust : noun rush, eruption
Example sentences :
  • At the same moment, from another bush opposite me out burst one of the cubs and galloped back towards the burnt pan.
  • Extract from : « Long Odds » by H. Rider Haggard
  • Then, suddenly, out burst from the leafed sprays a chorus of song that might have rivaled angels' melodies.
  • Extract from : « Lords of the North » by A. C. Laut
  • With a rushing, roaring sound, out burst the flaming liquid all over the poor devil's body.
  • Extract from : « The Swamp Doctor's Adventures in The South-West » by John Robb
  • Out burst the sun of his glory, and our scene changes with this change to Edinburgh.
  • Extract from : « Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets, Vol. I (of 2) » by William Howitt
  • Then the lips beat together twice, and out burst a torrent of amazing words.
  • Extract from : « The Longest Journey » by E. M. Forster
  • Out burst the fierce little hero of the day, and the tall friend followed by instalments.
  • Extract from : « Shawl-Straps » by Louisa M. Alcott
  • Out burst the fat man in a great fury, and in a minute or two came back with the landlord and an ostler.
  • Extract from : « The Yeoman Adventurer » by George W. Gough
  • Some laught, some swore, some star'd and stamp'd and curst, And in confusèd humors all out burst.
  • Extract from : « Shakespearean Playhouses » by Joseph Quincy Adams
  • And out burst the windings of horns and the choruses of the local musical societies.
  • Extract from : « Tartarin of Tarascon » by Alphonse Daudet
  • At the same moment, from another bush opposite me out burst one of the cubs and galloped back toward the burned-out pan.
  • Extract from : « Stories by English Authors: Africa » by Various

Synonyms for out burst

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