Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, often referring to disease or conflict.
Outbreak
/ˈaʊtbreɪk/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The flu outbreak started in the winter.The outbreak led to travel restrictions and closures.
Etymology:
Derived from the Middle English outebreken, which combines out, meaning outside or beyond, and breken, referring to a sudden burst or break in a continuous pattern. First used in the 16th century.
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