outbreak
IPA: ˈaʊtbreɪk
noun
- An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.
- A sudden increase.
- (figurative) An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.
- Synonym of breakout (“escape from prison”)
verb
- (intransitive) To burst out or break forth.
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Examples of "outbreak" in Sentences
- The small town was thrown into chaos when an outbreak of a mysterious illness spread rapidly through the community
- Health officials worked quickly to contain the outbreak and prevent it from spreading to neighboring areas
- The outbreak of violence in the city seemed to come out of nowhere, leaving residents feeling fearful and on edge
- Without proper vaccinations, the risk of an outbreak of diseases like measles or chickenpox increases significantly
- The sudden outbreak of protests in the streets caught everyone by surprise, forcing the government to take swift action to restore order
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