flareup

noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

flamewar(English)flaregun(English)dust-up(English)flash over(English)fire blast(English)crack-up(English)flashflood(English)fire storm(English)named(English)name(English)film(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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