Definition of "outburst" []

• A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion: an outburst of indignation. (noun)

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• "Mr. Wilson, your outburst is a reflection of the lack of civility we see among our political leaders."
• "We both think the whole issue on Governor Dean's "outburst" is being overplayed (big surprise) by the media."
• "September 9th, 2009 10: 03 pm ET cong. wilson 's outburst, is the worse thing i have heard in the congress to a president."