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[flareup]
** English
*** Alternative forms
- [en]
*** Etymology
[en].
*** Pronunciation
- [en]
*** Noun
[en-noun]
1. A sudden outbreak , outburst or eruption (originally of flame , but now used more generally of any violent activity or emotion).
2. * {{ quote-text | en | year=1933 | author=Richard Curle | title=Corruption | page=75
|passage=But what I do think is that there's likely to be a regular FLARE-UP
soon. And how can one tell where that may end? If only I could get Ambrose to
take me away somewhere! But he won't budge.}}
1. * [en]
2. A sudden intensification in activity .
3. An inflammation such as of tendon s ( tendonitis ) or joint s ( osteoarthritis ).
4. * [en]
**** Translations
[outbreak, outburst or eruption]
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