Meaning of FLARE UP
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- [n] a sudden violent happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning"
- [v] erupt or intensify suddenly; "Unrest erupted in the country"; "Tempers flared at the meeting"
- [v] become suddenly excited or angry; "She flares up easily"
- [v] ignite quickly and suddenly
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| | Synonyms: | | break open, burst, burst out, erupt, erupt, flare, flare, outburst |
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| | See Also: | | deepen, happening, ignite, inflame, intensify, kindle, light, natural event, occurrence, rush, salvo | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Flare"-up`\, n.
A sudden burst of anger or passion; an angry dispute.
[Colloq.]
\Flare"-up`\, n.
A sudden bursting into flame; a flaring.
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