flare-ups
nounUK /ˈfleə.ʌps/
US /ˈfler.ʌps/
Flare-ups are times when something bad suddenly gets worse again.
My dad's back pain has flare-ups when he lifts heavy things.
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2. Sudden bursts of bright flame or light.
The flare-ups from the campfire lit up the night sky.
3. Times when people suddenly get very angry or upset.
There were flare-ups between the two teams during the game.
4. Sudden increases in trouble or fighting in a place.
The news reported flare-ups of violence near the border.