outburst
Sudden feeling surge
An outburst is a sudden release of strong emotion or energy.
Someone prone to angry outbursts explodes with little warning: His outburst shocked everyone in the meeting.
The word applies to any abrupt expression—an outburst of laughter, of applause, of violence.
Natural phenomena can have outbursts too: an outburst of solar activity.
Extended angry speech
- rantAngry prolonged outburst
- diatribeBitter, prolonged verbal attack
- harangueAggressive lengthy scolding
- invectiveAbusive denunciation
screed · polemic · denunciation · rebuke · lecture · sermon · condemnation · berating
Uncontrolled display of frustration
- meltdownCatastrophic loss of control
- cryingEmotional tear release
- sobbingConvulsive crying aloud
- weepingShedding tears audibly
hysteria · fury · rage · grief · anguish · despair · frustration · exasperation
Speak suddenly, thoughtlessly
- admissionEntry or confession
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- unburdeningRelieving oneself of weight
catharsis · spill · divulgence · truth · secrets · acknowledgment · exposure · testimony
Boisterous burst of mirth
- cackleHarsh, shrill laugh
- chortleGleeful, breathy laugh
- giggleSoft, silly vocalization
- snickerStifled, scornful laugh
titter · howl · roar · snort · crack-up · hoot · squeal · chuckle
Emotional outcry word class
- heckleHarass a performer verbally
- hecklingHostile audience interruption
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
tirade
Extended angry speech
- rantAngry prolonged outburst
- diatribeBitter, prolonged verbal attack
- harangueAggressive lengthy scolding
invective · screed · polemic · denunciation · rebuke · lecture · sermon · condemnation · berating · vitriol
tantrum
Uncontrolled display of frustration
weeping · hysteria · fury · rage · grief · anguish · despair · frustration · exasperation · distress
blurt
Speak suddenly, thoughtlessly
- admissionEntry or confession
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- disclosureAct of revealing information
unburdening · catharsis · spill · divulgence · truth · secrets · acknowledgment · exposure · testimony · slip
scream
Loud sharp cry
bellow · wail · howl · roar · exclaim · holler · screech · cry · bark · groan
guffaw
Boisterous burst of mirth
snicker · titter · howl · roar · snort · crack-up · hoot · squeal · chuckle
interjection
Emotional outcry word class
- heckleHarass a performer verbally
- hecklingHostile audience interruption
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
intrusion · disturbance · interference · ejaculation · blurt
attack
Aggressive act against another
aggression · hostility · destruction · vandalism · brawl · riot · mayhem · havoc
- dramatic behaviortantrum, meltdown, scene, fit, hysteria
- emotional outburstsmeltdown, tantrum, temper tantrum, hissy fit, blowup
- losing itloses it, snaps, goes crazy, goes nuts, goes berserk
- melodramatichistrionic, theatrical, overwrought, exaggerated, dramatic
- overreactpanic, explode, blow up, meltdown, tantrum
- ranttirade, diatribe, harangue, rave, vent
outburstcalm
Free from agitation
composure · equanimity · serenity · tranquility · placidity
outburstrestraint
Control over impulses
self-control · composure · measured response · self-possession · calm