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FLARE-UP

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Flare-Up.

Flare-Up - as a noun

A sudden intense happening

Example: "An outburst of heavy rain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burstoutburst
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happeningnatural eventoccurrenceoccurrent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"My mother's arthritis causes occasional flare-ups in her knees."
"He experienced a severe flare-up of his asthma symptoms."
"The patient's skin condition showed a significant flare-up after exposure to the sun."
"Her migraine often starts with a small aura and then develops into a full-blown flare-up."
"The athlete had to withdraw from the competition due to a flare-up of an old injury."
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