About The Word Outbreak

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Outbreak

Outbreak Meaning & Definition
Outbreak Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Outbreak?

[n] a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Outbreak: eruption

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See Also | epidemic | happening | natural event | occurrence | recrudescence

Outbreak In Webster's Dictionary

\Out"break`\, n. A bursting forth; eruption; insurrection. ``Mobs and outbreaks.'' --J. H. Newman. The flash and outbreak of a fiery mind. --Shak.

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