flareup

[ flair-uhp ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a sudden flaring up of flame or light.
a sudden outburst or intensification, as of anger or tensions.
a sudden outbreak of violence, disease, or any other condition thought to be quelled, checked, or inactive.

Origin of flareup¹

First recorded in 1830–40; noun use of verb phrase flare up

The latest flareup has sparked a substantive argument over whether networks should place any limits on their opinion-mongers.

Flareup had, as usual, lighted his weed, and was sending the smoke into the face of May Sandon.

In fact, I got the distinct impression that he showed no flareup, no animosity when Connally's name was mentioned.

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