Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "outbreak" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

inbreak

Derived Terms

interoutbreak intraoutbreak postoutbreak preoutbreak sun outage

Derived From

break

Distinct From

good

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

happening natural event occurrence occurrent

Type Of (IsA)

happening

Related Terms

breakout

Related Terms

break forth breakout burst out disease epidemic eruption increase jail jail leaving leaving mischief out outburst put put together rash sickness spread spread sickness sudden together violence widespread widespread sickness

Synonym Network

outburst

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