Sekirov Dictionary

outbreak

/ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/

noun 4
verb 1
forms 5

noun4

•
An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.
- Any epidemic outbreak causes understandable panic.
•
A sudden increase.
- There has been an outbreak of vandalism at the school.
•
(figurative) An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.
- There has been an outbreak of broken windows in the street.
Synonym of breakout (“escape from prison”).

verb1

To burst out or break forth.

forms

outbroke · outbroken · outbreaking · outbreaketh · outbreaks

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