flareup

[flair-uhp]

noun

1. a sudden flaring up of flame or light.

2. a sudden outburst or intensification, as of anger or tensions.

3. a sudden outbreak of violence, disease, or any other condition thought to be quelled, checked, or inactive.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flareup¹

First recorded in 1830–40; noun use of verb phrase flare up

Example Sentences

He faced harsh weather conditions, closed footpaths, severely-blistered feet, and a gout flareup which resulted in a trip to the emergency department.

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Despite a recent flareup in trade frictions, most analysts expect to see a de-escalation in tensions and some form of truce, which would give markets a big boost.

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The flareup seemed unnecessary to many observers.

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"Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flareup, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover," said Tyson.

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"The magnitude of the flareup can be measured with regards to the heat signature," said Sharma, co-corresponding author on the paper and a research associate professor of urology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and of biomedical engineering at McCormick School of Engineering.

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