 flare_up |
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| 1. | [ verb ] erupt or intensify suddenly | |
| Synonyms: | erupt burst_out break_open irrupt flare | |
| Examples: | "Unrest erupted in the country" "Tempers flared at the meeting" "The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism" |
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| Related terms: | intensify outburst | |
| 2. | [ verb ] ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down | |
| Examples: | "the fire flared up and died down once again" |
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| Related terms: | ignite kindle | |
| 3. | [ verb ] become suddenly excited or angry | |
| Synonyms: | flare erupt | |
| Examples: | "She flares up easily" |
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| Related terms: | appear erupt | |
| Similar spelling: |
flare-up flare_path flare_pass |
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