to cause regular discomfort or pain, often related to a physical illness or health issue
Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up' - Causing or Expressing a Feeling
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to act up
[verb]
Ex:
The
arthritis
in
his
hands
acts up
more
during
cold weather
.
to chew up
[verb]
to express strong disapproval or anger toward someone
Ex:
Why
did
she
have to
chew up
the
entire
team
during
the
meeting
?
to crack up
[verb]
to laugh in a loud or uncontrollable manner
Ex:
As
they
watched
the
comedy
show
,
the
friends
continuously
cracked up
at
the
clever
and
witty
dialogues
.
to soak up
[verb]
to fully immerse oneself in an experience
Ex:
While
attending
the
music festival
,
she
wanted
to
soak up
the
energy
of
the
live
performances
.
to charge up
[verb]
to make someone or something lively and excited
Ex:
The
exciting
news
charged up
the
social media
platform
.
to sex up
[verb]
to make something more interesting, often by making it sexually appealing
Ex:
The
dress
was
sexed up
with
a
daring
neckline
and
sheer
fabric
.
to work up
[verb]
to cause someone to feel upset or emotional
Ex:
The
harsh
criticism
worked up
a
feeling
of
inadequacy
in
the
artist
.
to loosen up
[verb]
to let go of tension and anxiety
Ex:
The
boss
told
the
employee
to
loosen up
and
not
take
work
so
seriously
.
to brighten up
[verb]
to suddenly feel or appear happier
Ex:
The
kind
gesture
from
a
neighbor
brightened up
their
day
.
to buck up
[verb]
to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged
Ex:
His
positive
attitude
always
manages
to
buck up
the
entire
group
.
to buoy up
[verb]
to become happier or more hopeful
Ex:
Once
he
heard
the
joke
,
he
could
n't
help
but
buoy up
with
laughter
.
to cheer up
[verb]
to feel happy and satisfied
Ex:
The
atmosphere
at
the
party
started
to
cheer up
as
more
people
arrived
.
to pep up
[verb]
to inspire someone, especially with enthusiastic cheers or words of encouragement
Ex: