upsurge

/ˈʌpsɜːrdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden and strong increase in a particular activity, feeling, or situation

“The surge in demand for electric vehicles led to an upsurge in production.”

2. verb

to rise or increase suddenly and strongly

“The price of the stock upsurged after the company announced a new product.”

Synonyms

  • increase
  • spike
  • surge

Antonyms

  • decline
  • decrease