word
Outbreak
OW-tbrayk
/ˈaʊˌtbreɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
outbreak
Dictionary meaning
A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition).
Examples
- The outbreak of hostilities.
Synonyms: irruption
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