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to flare up
[phrase form: flare]
01
to suddenly become more intense, especially in terms of a situation or conflict
02
(of fire, flames, etc.) to suddenly and strongly increase in brightness or intensity
03
to suddenly become angry or agitated
04
(of an illness or disease) to suddenly worsen or become active again after a period of improvement
Example
The dispute over the inheritance flared up during the reading of the will.
The social media discussion quickly flared up into a heated debate over politics.
The argument between the neighbors flared up again, and the police were called.
Political tensions in the region continue to flare up, causing concerns for international peace.
The team's performance had been stable, but their issues with teamwork flared up during a crucial project.
