break out synonyms

break out

v.

  1. To start suddenly

    begin, commence, arise, erupt; see begin 2.

  2. To escape

    burst out, flee, depart; see escape, leave 1.

  3. To erupt

    acquire blemishes, have acned skin, become diseased, get pimples, get a rash.

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