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flare (up)
Synonyms and Antonyms of flare (up)
1
to become very angry
- naturally I flared up when he insulted me
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blow up, flip (out) [slang]
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chill out [slang], cool (off or down), relax
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2
to develop suddenly and violently
- my allergies always flare up in the spring
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flare-up
Synonyms and Antonyms of flare-up
1
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
- took medication to prevent a flare-up of her asthma
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2
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
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