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outbreak

noun

A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

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Word length
8
Starts with
O
Ends with
K
Contains
UT
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈaʊtbɹeɪk

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noun

  1. A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

    “The outbreak of hostilities”

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The outbreak of hostilities

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