inbreak

/ɪn.brek/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden and violent break or burst in something, such as a storm or a flood

“The inbreak of the storm caused widespread power outages.”

2. verb

to break or burst in suddenly, often violently

“The river inbreaks into the lake during heavy rainfall.”

Synonyms

  • burst
  • inrush
  • onrush

Antonyms

  • cessation
  • cessation of flow