flare (up) (Meaning)

Synonyms & Antonyms of flare (up)

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.

go ballistic, flip (out), glare, blow a gasket, fly into a rage, hit the roof,anger, fly off the handle, hit the ceiling, blow up

calm (down), cool (off or down),relax, quiet (down), chill out, simmer down,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.