ruddle vs redden
redden vs ruddleruddle is a noun but redden is not a noun.
ruddle and redden both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ruddle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| redden | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
redden is a hypernym of
ruddle; that is, redden is a
word with a broader meaning than ruddle:
- ruddle: redden as if with a red ocher color
- redden: make red
| ruddle (noun) | redden (noun) |
|---|---|
| a red iron ore used in dyeing and marking |
| ruddle (verb) | redden (verb) |
|---|---|
| redden as if with a red ocher color | turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame |
| twist or braid together, interlace | turn red or redder |
| make red |
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