flare-up

== English == === Alternative forms === flareup === Etymology === Deverbal from flare up. === Pronunciation === === Noun === flare-up (plural flare-ups) A sudden outbreak, outburst or eruption (originally of flame, but now used more generally of any violent activity or emotion). Antonyms: burnout, flameout A sudden intensification in activity. Antonyms: burnout, flameout An inflammation such as of tendons (tendonitis) or joints (osteoarthritis). Synonym: flare Hypernym: exacerbation ==== Translations ====