flare-up (Meaning)
flare-up
a sudden appearance or worsening of the symptoms of a disease or condition, a sudden outburst or intensification, a sudden bursting (as of a smoldering fire) into flame or light, a sudden burst (as of flame or anger)
Synonyms & Antonyms of flare-up
flare-up Sentence Examples
- The flare-up in tensions between the two countries brought the region to the brink of war.
- The skin condition had a severe flare-up, leaving the patient in excruciating pain.
- The flare-up of anger in the meeting room dissipated quickly after the mediator intervened.
- The sudden flare-up in sales figures took everyone by surprise, boosting the company's profits significantly.
- The flare-up of the wildfire spread rapidly, threatening nearby homes and businesses.
- The flare-up of gastritis caused the patient to vomit uncontrollably.
- The constant flare-ups in the relationship between the couple made it difficult to sustain.
- The flare-up of emotions during the trial was unexpected and disrupted the proceedings.
- The politician's inflammatory remarks ignited a flare-up of protests in the city.
- The flare-up in the star's luminosity indicated an increase in its surface temperature.
FAQs About the word flare-up
a sudden appearance or worsening of the symptoms of a disease or condition, a sudden outburst or intensification, a sudden bursting (as of a smoldering fire) in
anger, snarl, snap, flip (out), go ballistic, hit the roof, blow a gasket, fly into a rage, blow up, have a fit
calm (down), cool (off or down),calm (down), cool (off or down), quiet (down), chill out, chill out,relax, quiet (down), simmer down
The flare-up in tensions between the two countries brought the region to the brink of war.
The skin condition had a severe flare-up, leaving the patient in excruciating pain.
The flare-up of anger in the meeting room dissipated quickly after the mediator intervened.
The sudden flare-up in sales figures took everyone by surprise, boosting the company's profits significantly.
