" flare (up) "

1: to become very angry;

  * e.g., " ... naturally I flared up when he insulted me "

•  Synonyms : 

•  blow up,

•  flip (out)

•  Antonyms : 

•  calm (down),

•  simmer down

2: to develop suddenly and violently;

  * e.g., " ... my allergies always flare up in the spring "

•  Synonyms : 

•  blaze (up),

•  break out,

•  burst (forth),

•  erupt,

•  explode,

•  flame

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

1: a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity;

  * e.g., " ... took medication to prevent a flare-up of her asthma "

•  Synonyms : 

•  burst,

•  flare,

•  flash,

•  flicker,

•  flurry,

•  flutter,

•  outbreak,

•  outburst,

•  spurt

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

2: a sudden intense expression of strong feeling;

  * e.g., " ... there's no need for an angry flare-up, as we'll take care of the problem immediately "

•  Synonyms : 

•  agony,

•  blaze,

•  burst,

•  ebullition,

•  eruption,

•  explosion,

•  fit,

•  flare,

•  flash,

•  flush,

•  gale,

•  gush,

•  gust,

•  outburst,

•  paroxysm,

•  spasm,

•  storm

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)