verb as in strong fondness

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vaporize, flare up

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Example:The team's success seemed to vaporize in the same way that he had turned out to be a vapor in their lives.

Definition:To change from liquid or solid to gas suddenly, often used metaphorically to describe a sudden change.

From vaporize

Example:The argument flared up, and within minutes, their once-close friendship had mercurialized into a heated debate.

Definition:To change abruptly, especially due to strong emotions or unexpected events.

From flare up