Definition of Flare-up

1. Noun. A sudden intense happening. "A burst of lightning"

Exact synonyms: Burst, Outburst
Generic synonyms: Happening, Natural Event, Occurrence, Occurrent
Specialized synonyms: Salvo, Rush
Derivative terms: Flare Up

Definition of Flare-up

1. Noun. A sudden outbreak, outburst or eruption (originally of flame, but now used more generally of any violent activity) ¹

2. Noun. A sudden intensification in activity ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flare-up

flappergasts
flappers
flappet
flappets
flappier
flappiest
flapping
flapping tremor
flappingly
flappings
flappity
flappy
flaps
flapt
flare
flare-up (current term)
flare-ups
flare angel
flare gun
flare out
flare path
flare star
flare streaming
flare up
flare up at
flareback
flarebacks
flared
flared teeth

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