An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.
An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.
Synonym of breakout (“escape from prison”)
A sudden increase.
To burst out or break forth.
A widespread affliction, calamity or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
A group of common grackles.
The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
To afflict with a disease or other calamity.