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blush vs redden

redden vs blush

blush is a noun but redden is not a noun.

blush and redden both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blush Yes No Yes No
redden No No Yes No
As verbs, blush and redden are synonyms defined as:
  • blush and redden: turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
Other synonyms of blush include crimson, flush.
As verbs, redden is a hypernym of blush; that is, redden is a word with a broader meaning than blush:
  • blush: become rosy or reddish
  • redden: turn red or redder
blush (noun) redden (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) redden (verb)
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
become rosy or reddish turn red or redder
make red
Difference between blush and redden

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