figurative. intransitive. Of a feeling or emotion: To arise and grow in the mind with a sense as of distension or expansion.

intransitive. Of an emotion, esp. anger or fear: to develop and become more intense.

intransitive. Of a thought, a thing imagined, or (esp.) a sensation or emotion: to spring up and grow to significant proportions.

figurative, chiefly surge up, of feelings, thoughts, etc.

figurative. intransitive. Of a thought, emotion, etc.: to arise in the mind or consciousness; to rise, well up.