flare-up

Definitions

1. A sudden outbreak, outburst or eruption (originally of flame, but now used more generally of any violent activity or emotion).
2. A sudden intensification in activity.
3. An inflammation such as of tendons (tendonitis) or joints (osteoarthritis).

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Examples

“But what I do think⟳ is that there's likely to be a regular flare-up soon. And how can one tell⟳ where that may end⟳? If only I could get⟳ Ambrose to take⟳ me away somewhere! But he won't budge.”

“The disadvantage of the underfired grill is the potential for flareups, which can cause a burned spot or carbonization. Not only do these taste⟳ bad, but they are also carcinogenic.”

“Although Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic, they are characterized by periods of remission that last⟳ for varying amounts of time, interrupted by flare-ups, when symptoms of the disease become⟳ more evident.”

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