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blush vs discolor

discolor vs blush

blush is a noun but discolor is not a noun.

blush and discolor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blush Yes No Yes No
discolor No No Yes No
As verbs, discolor is a hypernym of blush; that is, discolor is a word with a broader meaning than blush:
  • blush: turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
  • discolor: change color, often in an undesired manner
Other hypernyms of blush include color, colour, discolour.
blush (noun) discolor (noun)
sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
blush (verb) discolor (verb)
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame change color, often in an undesired manner
become rosy or reddish lose color or turn colorless
cause to lose or change color
Difference between blush and discolor

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