reddens

Turns rosy hue

Reddens is the third-person singular of redden, meaning to become or make red.

Faces redden with embarrassment or anger.

Skin reddens from sunburn or irritation.

Her cheeks reddened when she realized everyone was watching.

The sky reddens at dawn or dusk.

embarrassment

blush

Facial reddening from emotion

mortification · humiliation · self-consciousness · awkwardness · chagrin · shame · sheepishness · bashfulness · shyness · flustered

sunset

sky

Visible overhead expanse

dusk · afterglow · evening · glow · amber · crimson · sundown · fiery · radiance · golden

inflammation

skin

Body's outer layer

chafing · sunburn · windburn · allergic · dermatitis · eczema · hives · inflamed · blotchy · sensitive

ripening

tomato

Red culinary fruit

pepper · raspberry · currant · cranberry · radish · rhubarb · pomegranate · persimmon · plum · grape

anger

flush

Same suit, five cards

  • rageIntense, violent anger
  • furyIntense violent anger
  • wrathFierce, punishing anger

temper · infuriated · enraged · livid · seething · fuming · indignation · irritation · exasperation · agitated

Opposites
color change direction

reddenspales

Becomes less impressive

blanches · whitens · fades · bleaches · lightens

Family

redden, redder, reddened, reddest, reddening

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