redden vs blush
blush vs reddenredden is not a noun while blush is a noun.
redden and blush both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| redden | No | No | Yes | No |
| blush | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
redden and blush
are synonyms defined as:
- redden and blush: turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
As verbs,
blush is a hyponym of
redden; that is, blush is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
redden:
- redden: turn red or redder
- blush: become rosy or reddish
| redden (noun) | blush (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 |
| redden (verb) | blush (verb) |
|---|---|
| turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame | turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame |
| turn red or redder | become rosy or reddish |
| make red |
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