Flare-up (Noun)
Meaning
A sudden intense happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The sudden flare-up of flames engulfed the kitchen in a matter of seconds.
- A flare-up of gunfire erupted from the rebel camp in the dead of night.
- The flare-up of thunderstorms in the region caused widespread power outages.
- A flare-up of protests in the city led to clashes between police and demonstrators.
- The flare-up of volcanic activity sent ash clouds into the atmosphere.