What is the meaning of outburst?

An unrestrained expression of emotion.
- synonyms: effusion, gush, blowup, ebullition
A sudden intense happening.
- usage: "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning"
- synonyms: burst, flare-up
A sudden violent disturbance.
- synonyms: tumultuous disturbance

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