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单词 flare-ups
释义

flare-up

noun

ˈfler-ˌəp How to pronounce flare-up (audio)
1
: a sudden outburst or intensification
a flare-up of hostilities
2
: a sudden bursting (as of a smoldering fire) into flame or light
a danger of flare-ups
3
: a sudden appearance or worsening of the symptoms of a disease or condition
an asthmatic flare-up

Synonyms

  • burst
  • flare
  • flash
  • flicker
  • flurry
  • flutter
  • outbreak
  • outburst
  • spurt
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Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

flare-up

noun

-ˌəp How to pronounce flare-up (audio)
: a sudden appearance or worsening of the symptoms of a disease or condition
an asthmatic flare-up

flare-ups

noun

plural of flare-up
1
as in outbreaks
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity took medication to prevent a flare-up of her asthma

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • outbreaks
  • outbursts
  • flurries
  • bursts
  • flares
  • eruptions
  • spurts
  • surges
  • recurrences
  • flutters
  • increases
  • flickers
  • flashes
  • explosions
  • floods
  • renewals
  • epidemics
  • boosts
  • paroxysms
  • upswings
  • sprees
  • upturns
  • recrudescences
  • spates
  • pickups
  • binges
  • volleys
  • commotions
  • rushes
  • jags
  • deluges
  • furors
  • uproars

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • slumps
  • doldrums
  • calms
2
as in outbursts
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling there's no need for an angry flare-up, as we'll take care of the problem immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • outbursts
  • eruptions
  • explosions
  • bursts
  • flares
  • flashes
  • blazes
  • spasms
  • gusts
  • storms
  • paroxysms
  • flushes
  • gales
  • agonies
  • rages
  • fits
  • tantrums
  • ebullitions
  • gushes
  • frenzies
  • blowups
  • ecstasies
  • raptures
  • firestorms
  • transports
  • deliriums
  • grouches
  • furors
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