flare up
/flɛr ʌp/
noun
- A sudden increase in the severity or intensity of a disease or medical condition.
- The doctor prescribed stronger medication to control the eczema flare-up.
- She had a flare-up of her asthma after running in the cold air.
- Stress can often trigger a flare-up of chronic pain.
- A sudden outbreak of violence, anger, or conflict.
- A flare-up of fighting between the two groups disrupted the peace talks.
- The border dispute led to a brief flare-up of hostilities.
- His comment caused a flare-up of tension at the dinner table.
- A sudden burst of flame or light.
- The campfire had a flare-up when he added dry leaves.
- The mechanic warned that a gas leak could cause a dangerous flare-up.
- A flare-up from the grill singed his eyebrows.