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flare–up

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flare–up /ˈfleɚˌʌp/ noun
plural flare–ups
flare–up
/ˈfleɚˌʌp/
noun
plural flare–ups
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLARE–UP
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: 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