outbreak

[out-breyk] / ˈaʊtˌbreɪk /

NOUN

sudden happening

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crash disruption epidemic eruption explosion flare-up onset plague storm surge uprising

STRONG

beginning blowup brawl break breaking burst commencement commotion convulsion crack dawn detonation discharge disorder ebullition effervescence fit flash fury gush insurrection irruption mutiny outburst outpouring paroxysm rebellion revolution roar sally sortie spasm spurt thunder tumult volley

WEAK

bursting gushing rending sundering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm peace

STRONG

calmness completion conclusion continuity end ending finish harmony obedience order

WEAK

finale

Example Sentences

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No new meningitis cases have been reported for the second day in a row following the outbreak in Kent earlier this month.

From BBC

Until Monday, Norwegian was the worst-performing cruise stock since the outbreak of the war.

From Barron's

A total of 29 confirmed or suspected cases of meningitis have been linked to the Kent outbreak, which has killed two people.

From BBC

The MenB vaccination offers the "best longer-term protection" but "taking preventative antibiotics is the most important immediate action in response to the current outbreak", said the UKHSA.

From BBC

A total of 5,841 people have received vaccinations since they were introduced on Wednesday, following the recent outbreak, which has left two young people dead.

From BBC

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