blanch vs pale

blanch is not a noun while pale is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
blanch	No	No	Yes	No
pale	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, blanch and pale are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of blanch include blench.

blanch (noun)	pale (noun)
	a wooden strip forming part of a fence

blanch (adjective)	pale (adjective)
	abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
	lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
	very light colored; highly diluted with white
	not full or rich
	(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

blanch (verb)	pale (verb)
turn pale, as if in fear	turn pale, as if in fear
cook (vegetables) briefly