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flare Antonyms

Opposite of flare

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• verb (Context 1)

To erupt or intensify abruptly (especially regarding emotions, temper, or violence).

Usage Example

"Tempers flared during the long and highly contested city council meeting."

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subside
Strong
calm
abate

• verb (Context 2)

To burn with a sudden, unsteady, or intense flame.

Usage Example

"The dying campfire flared suddenly when the dry pine needles caught alight."

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fade
smolder

• noun (Context 3)

A gradual widening or outward curve in shape, particularly at the bottom of a garment or tubular object.

Usage Example

"The vintage trousers featured a dramatic taper starting just below the knee."

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taper

• noun (Context 4)

A sudden exacerbation of a medical condition or an unexpected worsening of symptoms.

Usage Example

"She had to adjust her medication and rest after experiencing a painful arthritis remission."

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remission

• verb (Context 5)

To gradually widen outward in shape.

Usage Example

"The elegant skirt is fitted tightly at the waist and flares out gracefully towards the hem."

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taper
Strong
narrow

Similar words to flare

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to flare vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

exacerbation
erupt
blaze
flash
widen
escalate
spread
flame
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Flare. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/flare
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