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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    outbreak eruption explosion burst surge spike increase escalation intensification aggravation worsening deterioration exacerbation recurrence relapse resurgence revival renewal recrudescence upsurge flare blaze flash outburst blowup conflagration inflammation aggravation irritation provocation incitement instigation fomentation heightening sharpening quickening acceleration stimulation activation ignition triggering sparking kindling fueling feeding fostering nurturing escalation intensification.

    Meaning of Flare-Up

    A sudden and brief increase or worsening of a situation, condition, or feeling, especially a disease or conflict.

    Definitions

    • A sudden and brief outburst or explosion of emotion, such as anger or violence.

    Example Uses

    • The patient experienced a flare-up of their symptoms after stopping the medication.
    • The disagreement led to a flare-up of violence between the two groups.
    • The company faced a flare-up of criticism after the product recall.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    decline decrease reduction easing alleviation alleviation mitigation moderation calming soothing pacification tranquilization stabilization subsidence abatement remission improvement amelioration betterment enhancement augmentation upgrade upturn upswing ascendance rise ascent climb growth expansion development progression advancement.

    Related Nouns

    inflammation disease condition symptom outbreak eruption explosion burst surge crisis emergency conflict dispute argument controversy debate discussion negotiation mediation arbitration truce treaty agreement settlement resolution pacification reconciliation.

    Related Verbs

    worsen deteriorate aggravate exacerbate intensify heighten sharpen quicken accelerate stimulate activate ignite trigger spark kindle fuel feed foster nurture escalate intensify provoke irritate inflame enrage infuriate anger exasperate vex annoy.

    Related Adjectives

    sudden brief temporary transient fleeting momentary short-lived intermittent recurrent periodic sporadic occasional frequent repeated persistent chronic severe acute violent intense fierce passionate heated fiery explosive volatile unstable precarious critical dangerous.