Pronunciation: /flɛr ʌp/
noun a sudden outburst or intensification of a fire, disease, conflict, etc.
A1 My sunburn started to flare up after spending too much time at the beach.
A2 Her asthma often causes a flare up during the spring when pollen levels are high.
B1 The doctor prescribed medication to help manage the flare ups of my chronic condition.
B2 The flare up of tensions between the two countries led to an increase in military presence.
C1 The political scandal caused a flare up of protests across the nation.
C2 The flare up of violence in the region prompted international intervention to restore peace.
verb to suddenly become more intense or active
A1 My skin flared up after using a new soap.
A2 Her allergies flare up whenever she is around cats.
B1 The old injury in his knee flared up during the football match.
B2 The conflict between the two countries flared up unexpectedly.
C1 The political tension in the region has been flaring up for months.
C2 The dispute between the neighbors flared up into a legal battle.
formal The patient experienced a flare up of their chronic condition.
informal My skin always seems to flare up when the weather changes.
slang I can't believe how quickly that argument flared up!
figurative The tension between the two countries flared up after the controversial decision.
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