A violent outburst can manifest in many ways, from physical aggression to explosive emotional reactions. There are many synonyms for this term, including tantrum, fit of rage, explosion, eruption, outburst, uproar, tumult, frenzy, and fury. These words all capture the intense emotion of a violent outburst, and can be used to describe both individual acts of anger as well as more widespread, chaotic events. Whether the outburst is directed at a specific target or is more diffuse in nature, these synonyms convey the sense of overwhelming, uncontrolled emotion that characterizes this behavior.