blush

//blʌʃ//
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Visual representation of blush

Verb

blushInfinitive
blushPresent tense
blushedPast tense
blushedPast participle
blushingPresent participle
blushesThird-person singular
1

To become red in the face, especially from embarrassment, shame, or modesty.

She blushed when everyone started clapping for her.

2

To feel embarrassed or ashamed.

I blush to admit that I forgot her name.

Noun

blushSingular
blushesPlural
1

A reddening of the face caused by embarrassment, shame, or modesty.

A blush spread across her cheeks when she heard the compliment.

2

A rosy or pink tint or glow.

The sky had a soft blush of pink at sunset.

3

A cosmetic applied to the cheeks to give a rosy color.

She applied a light pink blush to her cheeks.

Synonym