outbreak

The word “outbreak” has 2 syllables: out-break

It's pronounced as /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

What is synonym and antonym for outbreak?

In the thesaurus, “outbreak” has 50 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for outbreak along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for outbreak

binge
boost
burst
commotion
coup
deluge
epidemic
eruption
explosion
flare
flare-up
flash
flicker
flood
flurry
flutter
furor
increase
insurgence
insurgency
insurrection
jag
misprision
mutiny
outburst
overthrow
paroxysm
pickup
rebellion
recrudescence
recurrence
renewal
revolt
revolution
rising
rush
sabotage
sedition
spate
spree
spurt
subversion
surge
treachery
treason
uprising
uproar
upswing
upturn
volley

Antonyms for outbreak

calm
counterinsurgency
counterrevolution
doldrums
slump

Meanings of outbreak

noun
1. An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.
2. An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.
3. A sudden increase.
4. A geological layer that breaks out.
verb
1. To burst out.
2. To break forth.

Example Sentences

The outbreak of the disease caused widespread panic.
Authorities are working to control the outbreak quickly.
There was a sudden outbreak of protests in the city.
The hospital prepared for an outbreak of infections.
Scientists studied the outbreak to find its source.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to outbreak, such as: binge, boost, burst, calm, commotion, counterinsurgency, counterrevolution.

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