Synonyms for outbreak
ˈaʊtˌbreɪkout·break

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1. outbreaknoun

   Synonyms:
   tumult, outburst

2. outbreaknoun

   To burst out

   Any epidemic outbreak causes understandable panic

   Synonyms:
   tumult, outburst

3. outbreaknoun

   A sudden increase.

   There has been an outbreak of vandalism at the school.

   Synonyms:
   tumult, outburst

4. outbreaknoun

   An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.

   There has been an outbreak of broken windows in the street.

   Synonyms:
   tumult, outburst

5. outbreaknoun

   An uproar, riot

   Poorly trained officers can't control a prison outburst without excessive repression

   Synonyms:
   tumult, outburst

6. outbreaknoun

   A geological layer that breaks out

   Synonyms:
   tumult, outburst

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1. outbreak

   Synonyms:
   outburst, tumult, commotion, insurrection, rebellion, ebullition

   Antonyms:
   subsidence, pacification, quelling, quiet, order, cooling

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1. outbreak, eruption, irruptionnoun

   a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

   "the outbreak of hostilities"

   Synonyms:
   volcanic eruption, bam, clap, extravasation, bang, blast, eructation, eruption, irruption

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1. boomtime

   outbreak of something good

   the business has had an out break in stocks

   Submitted by acronimous on September 7, 2017  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. outbreaknoun

   Synonyms:
   eruption, explosion

2. outbreaknoun

   Synonyms:
   riot, row, fray, affray, broil, conflict, breach of the peace

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1. outbreaknoun

   Synonyms:
   eruption, outburst, uprising

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1. List of paraphrases for "outbreak":

   epidemic, eruption, outbreaks, hatching, hatch, outburst, onset, upsurge, bursting, epidemics, flare-up, emergence, infestation, explosion, burst, surge, epizootic, trigger, spate, break-up, spread

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. outbreak

   Synonyms:
   An epidemic
   

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1. Tom Frieden:

   My group, Resolve to Save Lives, has suggested a global galvanizing goal we call 7-1-7 : that every single outbreak anywhere in the world is detected within seven days of emergence, reported within one day and control measures implemented within seven days.

2. Amy Boore:

   There’s so much public trust damage that was done globally during Covid that it was a very different outbreak, so this one, to be honest, was scary.

3. Tony Zhou:

   David Peng, manager of Ningbo Buy Best International Trading Co. in Ningbo, south of Shanghai, said. The companys dozen or so suppliers in Hubei, near the center of the outbreak, have been ordered to prioritize government orders. Apart from shortages of workers, manufacturers say they are struggling to get enough raw materials to make the masks. SISSY GOFF : CORONAVIRUS ANXIETY - HERES HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT THE OUTBREAK At present, we only receive inquiries from abroad and are trying to negotiate with overseas customers to see whether it is possible to deliver a few months later.

4. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus:

   @WHO is monitoring the new #coronavirus outbreak every moment of every day, my respect and appreciation to my colleagues@WHO who are showing great commitment. We will have more news following tomorrows Emergency Committee meeting.

5. Robert Redfield:

   It is not known how the COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing measures may affect the circulation of viruses that can cause AFM, or if COVID-19 will impact the health care system's ability to promptly recognize and respond to AFM, if social distancing measures decrease circulation of enteroviruses this year, AFM cases may be fewer than expected or the outbreak may be delayed.