Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flareup
noun
/ˈflɛrʌp/
Definition
A sudden occurrence of increased intensity or activity, often used in relation to a medical condition or dispute.
Examples
- The patient’s flareup of asthma was triggered by the cold weather.
- After a week of peace, the flareup of the argument surprised everyone.
- She experienced a flareup of her allergies during the spring.
Meaning
A flareup typically refers to a brief period when something, such as an illness or argument, suddenly escalates or worsens.
Synonyms
- eruption
- outbreak
- upsurge
- intensification
