flare (up) Synonyms
Strongest:
- fly-into-a-rage
- fly-off-the-handle
- blow-up
- glare
- snap
- go-ballistic
- blow-a-gasket
- snarl
- anger
- flip-out-
- hit-the-roof
- have-a-fit
- hit-the-ceiling
Strong:
- lose-one-s-temper
- rage
- blow-one-s-top
- storm
- flare-out-
- blow-one-s-stack
- explode
- flash
- forget-oneself
- blow-one-s-cool
- tee-off
- lose-one-s-cool
- steam
Weak:
flare (up) Meaning
flare (up) Sentence Examples
- The sun's violent flare-up illuminated the sky with blinding brightness.
- The patient's skin flared up in angry red hives.
- A sudden flare-up of anger washed over him, making him tremble with rage.
- The fire flared up with renewed intensity, threatening to engulf the house.
- Her temper tends to flare up easily, especially when under stress.
- The wound on his leg flared up, causing severe pain and swelling.
- The flare-up of his chronic pain made it impossible for him to work.
- The conflict between the two countries flared up once more, threatening regional stability.
- The candle's flame flared up and danced wildly in the wind.
- The heated discussion between the colleagues flared up into an argument.
FAQs About the word flare (up)
fly into a rage, fly off the handle, blow up, glare, snap, go ballistic, blow a gasket, snarl,anger, flip (out)
calm (down), cool (off or down), simmer down, quiet (down),relax, chill out,hush
The sun's violent flare-up illuminated the sky with blinding brightness.
The patient's skin flared up in angry red hives.
A sudden flare-up of anger washed over him, making him tremble with rage.
The fire flared up with renewed intensity, threatening to engulf the house.
