Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun outburst
3 senses of outburst
Sense 1
effusion, gush, outburst, blowup, ebullition -- (an unrestrained expression of emotion)
=> expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion -- (expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition")
Sense 2
outburst, burst, flare-up -- (a sudden intense happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning")
=> happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event -- (an event that happens)
Sense 3
outburst, tumultuous disturbance -- (a sudden violent disturbance)
=> disturbance -- (the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion)