blush vs discolour
discolour vs blushblush is a noun but discolour is not a noun.
blush and discolour both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| blush | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| discolour | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
discolour is a hypernym of
blush; that is, discolour is a
word with a broader meaning than blush:
- blush: turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- discolour: change color, often in an undesired manner
| blush (noun) | discolour (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) | discolour (verb) |
|---|---|
| turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame | change color, often in an undesired manner |
| become rosy or reddish |
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