flare-up

Speech parts

1. flare-up - Noun

2. flare-up - Verb

Meaning

A sudden burst of anger or passion; an angry dispute.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

flare up

Synonyms

burst flare outburst erupt burst out gale burt fury attack fume gush access wave crisis fit
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Antonyms

chill out long serenity eye secure answer
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Hypernyms

light occurrence happening ignite deepen intensify

Hyponyms

kindle rush salvo inflame

Examples

The group started getting bigger and bigger, so Al started replacing Brian on the road, and then finally there was a big flare-up with Dave Marks and he left the group. Bruce Johnston

Unrest erupted in the country Source: Internet

Tempers flared at the meeting Source: Internet

The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism Source: Internet

an outburst of heavy rain Source: Internet

a burst of lightning Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

flare up a fire flare-bottomed flare-cut flareback flared flared fly ball