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irruption
noun
(ir-rup-tion)
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
Synonyms:
eruption
,
outbreak
,
irruption
noun
(ir-rup-tion)
a sudden sharp increase in the relative numbers of a population
irruption
noun
(ir-rup-tion)
a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
Examples:
The recent irruption of bad manners.
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