
Outbreak
Suddenness Key
Outbreak emphasizes the swift, unexpected nature of an event's beginning.

The sudden outbreak of rebellion took the government by surprise.
Negative Context
Outbreak usually refers to unwelcome events, often causing harm or concern.

Health officials are concerned about the outbreak of a new flu strain.
Collocation Matters
Pay attention to common collocations; 'outbreak of laughter' is rare but possible.

Despite the tension, there was an outbreak of laughter when the mascot tripped.
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