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out⋅burst

[out-burst]
–noun
1. a sudden and violent release or outpouring: an outburst of tears.
2. a sudden spell of activity, energy, etc.
3. a public disturbance; riot; outbreak.
4. a bursting forth; eruption.

Origin:
1650–60; out- + burst
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out·burst   (out'bûrst')   
n.  A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion: an outburst of indignation.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

outburst  (n.)
1657, from out + burst (q.v.).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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