outpouring

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   The sudden outward flowing of a large amount of something.

   • Let me speak—I know I may trust your kindness; and, even if you turned into after ridicule the bitter outpouring of this moment's misery, you would but do as others, in whom I trusted, have done.
   • The protests rank among the largest outpourings of dissent since the nation’s military dictatorship ended in 1985.
   • Great Britain has collected its first gold medal of the London Games after Heather Stanning and Helen Glover won the coxless pairs with a stunning performance that will spark a mass outpouring of celebration and relief across the country.

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