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vermilion vs redden

redden vs vermilion

vermilion is a noun but redden is not a noun.

vermilion is an adjective but redden is not an adjective.

vermilion and redden both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vermilion Yes Yes Yes No
redden No No Yes No
As verbs, redden is a hypernym of vermilion; that is, redden is a word with a broader meaning than vermilion:
  • vermilion: color vermilion
  • redden: make red
vermilion (noun) redden (noun)
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
vermilion (adjective) redden (adjective)
of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
vermilion (verb) redden (verb)
color vermilion turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
turn red or redder
make red
Difference between vermilion and redden

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