Outbreak (Noun)
Meaning
A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The outbreak of violence in the city left many residents in a state of panic.
- The sudden outbreak of gunfire forced everyone to take cover.
- The outbreak of war between the two countries had been anticipated for months.
- The outbreak of civil unrest was sparked by the government's decision to raise taxes.
- The outbreak of rioting in the streets was a result of the unpopular verdict.