Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flair-uhp]
- /ˈflɛərˌʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [flair-uhp]
- /ˈflɛərˌʌp/
Definitions of flareup word
- noun flareup a sudden flaring up of flame or light. 1
- noun flareup a sudden outburst or intensification, as of anger or tensions. 1
- noun flareup a sudden outbreak of violence, disease, or any other condition thought to be quelled, checked, or inactive. 1
- noun flareup Alternative spelling of flare-up. 1
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Origin of flareup
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; noun use of verb phrase flare up
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Parts of speech for Flareup
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flareup popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
flareup usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flareup
noun flareup
- outburst — a sudden and violent release or outpouring: an outburst of tears.
- blowup — an explosion
- rise — to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling posture; assume an upright position: She rose and walked over to greet me. With great effort he rose to his knees.
- gush — to flow out or issue suddenly, copiously, or forcibly, as a fluid from confinement: Water gushed from the broken pipe.
- burst — If something bursts or if you burst it, it suddenly breaks open or splits open and the air or other substance inside it comes out.
Antonyms for flareup
noun flareup
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- concurrence — Someone's concurrence is their agreement to something.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
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