Synonyms of flare-ups

flare-ups

noun

plural of flare-up

1

as in flurries

a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity

took medication to prevent a flare-up of her asthma

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doldrums
• slumps
• calms

2

as in explosions

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

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flare-ups

Several flare-ups near Le Porge and Cap Ferret were brought under control by firefighters. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

In a first for France, the blaze alarmingly developed into a self-feeding firestorm on several occasions, most recently on Saturday night, generating lightning bolts that can start new flare-ups, authorities said. — Mark Carlson, Fortune, 27 July 2026

High burner heat, flare-ups, and boil-overs can all cause dark burn marks that take your pot from eye-catching to worn and lackluster. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

However, this period was not tension-free, with occasional flare-ups of hostilities along the border. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Indoor pollution can trigger severe flare-ups in kids with allergies or asthma. — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

From dealing with symptom flare-ups and unrelenting fatigue to following strict medication schedules, managing a health condition that no one in your circle relates to can be incredibly isolating. — Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

The fire, however, was only 31% contained as of Monday, and was expected to continue to see flare-ups as hot and windy conditions persisted, officials said. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Smoke from fireworks can worsen symptoms and cause flare-ups in those who have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026