Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flare-up
noun
/ˈflɛr ʌp/
Definition
A sudden intensification of a situation or condition, often used to describe a sudden increase in symptoms or an outburst of anger.
Examples
- During the meeting, there was a flare-up of arguments about the new policy.
- After weeks of improvement, she experienced a flare-up of her allergy symptoms.
Meaning
Flare-up refers to a brief period when something, typically a problem or condition, worsens or becomes more intense.
Synonyms
- outburst
- escalation
- surge
- intensification
- spike
