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flare up

noun as in outrage

noun as in paroxysm

noun as in tantrum

noun as in blowup

noun as in blaze

noun as in eruption

noun as in flare-up

noun as in gust

verb as in surface

verb as in bristle

verb as in flame

verb as in ignite

noun as in sudden outbreak

verb as in erupt suddenly

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Example Sentences

The principle is sound, but the effect is small enough that another source entirely could be responsible for the extra flare-up.

A major flare-up in the fighting is another factor that could torpedo the talks.

She said she first learned of the current flare up by seeing tweets from the IDF spokesperson's Twitter account.

I asked him what he thought of the latest flare-up between Israel and Hamas.

The exchanges are only the latest flare-up in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which grabbed power in Gaza in 2007.

For a word, she would flare up into a sudden anger, nor try as he would, could he divine what action of his would displease her.

As the light gleamed out Lieutenant Hal turned its broad flare up the river.

The light of the lantern began to splutter and flare up, showing that the oil in the cup was running low.

You don't want to take advantage of her being sick and weakly now—now, you no need to flare up!

Now, for some little flare-up you come racing here to use Elnora as a tool to spite the other girl.

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On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to flare-up, such as: blowup, epidemic, eruption, explosion, outburst, and gush.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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