Definitions for: Flare-up


[n] a sudden violent happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning"
[v] erupt or intensify suddenly; "Unrest erupted in the country"; "Tempers flared at the meeting"
[v] become suddenly excited or angry; "She flares up easily"
[v] ignite quickly and suddenly



Webster (1913) Definition: Flare"-up`, n.
A sudden burst of anger or passion; an angry dispute.
[Colloq.]


Flare"-up`, n.
A sudden bursting into flame; a flaring.

Synonyms: break open, burst, burst out, erupt, erupt, flare, flare, outburst

See Also: deepen, happening, ignite, inflame, intensify, kindle, light, natural event, occurrence, rush, salvo

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