Events

Synonyms for outbreak

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 1 sense · noun · Reason line included

The sensenounTier 3, RidgelineEvents

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

The outbreak of hostilities.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

eruption

Same sentence, swapped: The eruption of hostilities.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for outbreak as it is used in the sentence above.

marvel
attendant
revolt

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Closest first: other events words at Ridgeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

revolutionnounrotationa single complete turn (axial or orbital)RidgelineHas a reason line rumblingadjective, noungrumblingcontinuous full and low-pitched throbbing soundRidgeline2 sensesHas a reason line shimmernounplaya weak and tremulous lightRidgeline showernouncascadea sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc.) likened to a rain showerRidgelineHas a reason line replacementnounswitchan event in which one thing is substituted for anotherTreelineHas a reason line returnnounhomecominga coming to or returning homeTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line distressedadjectivestressedsuffering severe physical strain or distressRidgelineHas a reason line diversionnoundeviationa turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)RidgelineHas a reason line

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