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redden vs discolor

discolor vs redden

redden and discolor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
redden No No Yes No
discolor No No Yes No
As verbs, discolor is a hypernym of redden; that is, discolor is a word with a broader meaning than redden:
  • redden: turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
  • discolor: change color, often in an undesired manner
Other hypernyms of redden include color, colour, discolour.
As verbs, discolor is a hypernym of redden; that is, discolor is a word with a broader meaning than redden:
  • redden: turn red or redder
  • discolor: change color, often in an undesired manner
Other hypernyms of redden include color, colour, discolour.
redden (verb) discolor (verb)
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame change color, often in an undesired manner
turn red or redder lose color or turn colorless
make red cause to lose or change color
Difference between redden and discolor

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