outbreak

• Substantiv, das das plötzliche, heftige und unkontrollierte Auftreten von etwas Unerwünschtem bezeichnet, meist einer Krankheit, eines Krieges oder eines Konflikts.

A noun referring to a sudden, violent, and spontaneous occurrence, typically of something undesirable such as a disease, war, or conflict.

1. Sudden occurrenceB2formal

   A sudden, violent, and often spontaneous occurrence of something undesirable, such as a disease, war, or unrest.

   Ausbruch

   • The outbreak of the disease caused widespread panic.
   • An outbreak of violence erupted in the city center.
   • The government declared a state of emergency after the outbreak of hostilities.

   Synonymeburstepidemiceruptionflare-upoutburstrashupsurge