English Explanatory Dictionary

flare-up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sudden outbreak, outburst or eruption (originally of flame, but now used more generally of any violent activity or emotion).
  2. A sudden intensification in activity.
  3. An inflammation such as of tendons (tendonitis) or joints (osteoarthritis).

Pronunciation

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Word forms

flare-up flare-ups flareup

Etymology

Deverbal from flare up.

Synonyms

flare

Antonyms

burnout flameout
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