Flare-up

Quick meaning: Flare-up is a noun meaning A sudden outbreak, outburst or eruption (originally of flame, but now used more generally of any violent activity or emotion).

Meaning

A sudden outbreak, outburst or eruption (originally of flame, but now used more generally of any violent activity or emotion).

More Meanings

1. A sudden intensification in activity.
2. An inflammation such as of tendons (tendonitis) or joints (osteoarthritis).

Example Sentences

The disadvantage of the underfired grill is the potential for flareups, which can cause a burned spot or carbonization. Not only do these taste bad, but they are also carcinogenic.

But what I do think is that there's likely to be a regular flare-up soon. And how can one tell where that may end? If only I could get Ambrose to take me away somewhere! But he won't budge.

Although Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic, they are characterized by periods of remission that last for varying amounts of time, interrupted by flare-ups, when symptoms of the disease become more evident.

Word Forms

• flare-ups
• flareup

Synonyms for flare-up

Depending on context, synonyms include flare, burst, outburst.

Antonyms for flare-up

Common opposites include burnout, flameout.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include outburst, burst, outbreak, boom, bang, explosion.

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