outbreak

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈaʊtbreɪk/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(outbrāk′)


outbreak
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Sense: Noun: sudden violent appearance
Synonyms:
burst Collocations, flare Collocations, flare-up, flurry Collocations, eruption, outburst Collocations, spurt Collocations, explosion, breaking out, bursting forth, breaking forth, gush Collocations, gushing, blowup
Antonyms:
conclusion Collocations, end Collocations, quelling, control Collocations, bringing under control, slump Collocations, collapse Collocations, decline Collocations, derogation, drip Collocations, lessening, recovery Collocations, easing off, dying down
Sense: Noun: rebellion
Synonyms:
rebellion, uprising, revolution Collocations, revolt, insurgency, insurgence, insurrection, mutiny
Antonyms:
calm Collocations, order Collocations, peace Collocations, calmness, harmony Collocations, respite Collocations, lull Collocations, truce Collocations, tranquility, quiet Collocations
Sense: Noun: beginning
Synonyms:
beginning Collocations, start Collocations, dawn Collocations, onset Collocations, outset Collocations, inception Collocations, commencement, day one, genesis, opening Collocations


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