01 n. A bursting forth; eruption; insurrection; mutiny; revolt.
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A bursting forth; eruption; insurrection; mutiny; revolt.“The flash and outbreak of a fiery mind.” — Shak.
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A sudden beginning of a violent event; as, the outbreak of hostilities between ethnic groups.
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A sudden occurrence or manifestation; -- usually of disease or emotion, in one person or a group; as, an outbreak of measles among the students; he had an outbreak of shingles; an outbreak of nervousness in the mob.