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Outburst

/ˈaʊˌtbɜrst/
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(noun) A sudden, often violent expression of emotion or activity.

Ursula's outburst was rather unbusinesslike.
He always has an emotional outburst when arguing.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His sudden ____ of anger shocked everyone in the meeting room and brought the discussion to a halt.

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