pale vs blanch

pale is a noun but blanch is not a noun.

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

As verbs, pale and blanch are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of pale include blench.

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

pale (adjective)	blanch (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

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