⚠️outbreak

noun
/ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

Meaning

a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence

Example Sentences

There was an outbreak of flu in the city.

Synonyms

eruption, flare-up, epidemic, surge

Antonyms

end, cessation, calm

Collocations

outbreak of disease, sudden outbreak, outbreak of violence

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