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\ ˈfler-ˌəp 
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\Definition of flare-up
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
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flare-up
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of flare-up
: a sudden occurrence of flame
: a sudden occurrence or expression of anger
: an occurrence in which something (such as violence or a disease) suddenly begins or becomes worse
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flare-up
noun\ -ˌəp \
\Medical Definition of flare-up
: a sudden appearance or worsening of the symptoms of a disease or condition
an asthmatic flare-up
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The first known use of flare-up was in 1839
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