outbreaks

The word “outbreaks” has 2 syllables: out-breaks

It's pronounced as /ˈaʊtˌbreɪks/

What is synonym and antonym for outbreaks?

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

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

Synonyms for outbreaks

binges
boosts
bursts
commotions
coups
deluges
epidemics
eruptions
explosions
flare-ups
flares
flashes
flickers
floods
flurries
flutters
furors
increases
insurgences
insurgencies
insurrections
jags
misprisions
mutinies
outbursts
overthrows
paroxysms
pickups
rebellions
recrudescences
recurrences
renewals
revolts
revolutions
risings
rushes
sabotages
seditions
spates
sprees
spurts
subversions
surges
treacheries
treasons
uprisings
uproars
upswings
upturns
volleys

Antonyms for outbreaks

calms
counterinsurgencies
counterrevolutions
doldrums
slumps

Meanings of outbreaks

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

Several flu outbreaks were reported during the winter season.
Scientists monitor disease outbreaks around the world.
The region experienced repeated outbreaks of violence.
Health agencies work together to control epidemic outbreaks.
Sudden outbreaks of pests damaged the farmers’ crops.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to outbreaks, such as: binges, boosts, bursts, calms, commotions, counterinsurgencies, counterrevolutions.

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