Flare-up Definition

flârŭp
flare-ups
noun
flare-ups
A sudden outburst of flame.
Webster's New World
An outburst or eruption.
A flare-up of anger.
American Heritage Medicine
A sudden, brief outburst of anger, trouble, etc.
Webster's New World
A recurrence, especially of a disease or condition.
A flare-up of arthritis.
American Heritage

Alternative spelling of flare-up.

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Noun

Singular:
flare-up
Plural:
flare-ups

Origin of Flare-up

Flare-up Sentence Examples

  • The whole flare-up lasts about seven to ten days.

  • Excessive sweating or being in a humid climate can cause acne to flare up.

  • I told Betsy about the flare up between Quinn and Martha before Quinn decided to go to Santa Barbara alone.

  • Cole was also getting involved in the odd flare-up and seemed intent on accompanying Mills down the tunnel.

  • Sometimes, however, candidates will experience a flare-up of extra difficulty in addition to their usual symptoms.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

PUP

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Words Starting With F and Ending With P

Starts With F & Ends With PStarts With FL & Ends With PStarts With F & Ends With UP

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With F8 Letter Words Ending With P