outbreak

/ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/
noun
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Definition

1

a sudden start of a disease or illness

The flu outbreak affected many schools.

2

a sudden start of any trouble or conflict

The protest turned into a violent outbreak.

Synonyms

flare eruption spike

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