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flare-up

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1. flare-up - Noun

2. flare-up - Verb

Meaning

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

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flare up

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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

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