re-dye

Change hue anew

To re-dye is to dye something again, typically fabric or hair that has faded or needs a color change: I need to re-dye my jeans—they've faded to gray.

The prefix signals repetition of the dyeing process, whether to refresh the original color or apply a new one.

coloring

tint

Faint color addition

  • pigmentColor-imparting material
  • hueColor's specific character
  • shadeDarkness from blocked light

colorant · stain · recolor · saturate · bleach · rinse · peroxide · developer · applicator · gloves

fabric

textile

Material from woven fibers

silk · wool · denim · polyester · vat · indigo · batik · mordant · fixative · colorfast

restoration

revive

Restore consciousness or vigor

rejuvenate · salvage · recondition · worn · faded · dingy · brighten · recover · extend · secondhand

hair

salon

Grooming establishment or gathering

bleach · blonde · brunette · redhead · ombre · balayage · highlights · foils · toner · developer

fashion

trend

Direction of change

update · customize · DIY · sustainable · upcycle · vintage · rework · personalize · revamp · makeover

Opposites
color addition vs. color removal

re-dyebleach

Chemical stain and germ killer

strip · decolorize · fade · lighten · wash out

repeated action vs. original/first action

re-dyedye

Pigment for changing hues

artificial coloring vs. natural state

re-dyegrow out

Extend through natural development

Family

redyeing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G