flare-up
Meaning
- A sudden outbreak, outburst or eruption (originally of flame, but now used more generally of any violent activity or emotion).
- A sudden intensification in activity.
- An inflammation such as of tendons (tendonitis) or joints (osteoarthritis).
Translations
Etymology
Deverbal from flare up.
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