reds
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Reds is the plural of red—the color, or things that are red.
In politics, reds are communists or socialists, from the color of revolutionary flags: The reds staged a demonstration.
In casual American usage, reds can mean red states—those that vote Republican.
In pool, a player may be assigned the reds.
Reds are also barbiturates in red capsules, once popular as recreational drugs. (Capitalized Reds refers to sports teams.)
Bright orangish-red color
- vermilionVivid red-orange pigment
- burgundyDeep purplish red
- maroonDark brownish-red hue
- carmineDeep red from insects
garnet · cerise · crimson · ruby · cherry · wine · claret · brick
Dark-skinned wine grape
- cabernetDry red wine variety
- pinot noirRed wine variety
- zinfandelRed wine grape variety
- syrahDark red wine grape
Intense emotional drive
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- furyIntense violent anger
- rageIntense, violent anger
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
blush · flush · heated · fiery · ardor · intensity · fervor · wrath
Pungent culinary rhizome
- auburnReddish-brown hue
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- strawberry blondePale reddish-gold hair color
- titianReddish-gold hair shade
henna · carrot-top · rufous · chestnut · russet · flame-haired
Collectivist political adherent
- socialistProponent of collective ownership
- BolshevikSoviet communist party member
- MarxistCommunist theory follower
- leftistAdvocate for progressive politics
Soviet · Maoist · revolutionary · comrade · radical · Lenin · Trotsky · proletariat
Ohio's third-largest city
Sedative drug class
- phenobarbitalBarbiturate anticonvulsant sedative
- downerDispiriting experience or thing
- depressantAgent that reduces activity
- sleeping pillMedication inducing slumber
scarlet
Bright orangish-red color
carmine · garnet · cerise · crimson · ruby · cherry · wine · claret · brick · cardinal
merlot
Dark-skinned wine grape
- cabernetDry red wine variety
- pinot noirRed wine variety
- zinfandelRed wine grape variety
passion
Intense emotional drive
embarrassment · blush · flush · heated · fiery · ardor · intensity · fervor · wrath · flushed
ginger
Pungent culinary rhizome
- auburnReddish-brown hue
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- strawberry blondePale reddish-gold hair color
titian · henna · carrot-top · rufous · chestnut · russet · flame-haired
communist
Collectivist political adherent
- socialistProponent of collective ownership
- BolshevikSoviet communist party member
- MarxistCommunist theory follower
leftist · Soviet · Maoist · revolutionary · comrade · radical · Lenin · Trotsky · proletariat · collectivist
Cincinnati
Ohio's third-largest city
barbiturate
Sedative drug class
- phenobarbitalBarbiturate anticonvulsant sedative
- downerDispiriting experience or thing
- depressantAgent that reduces activity
- Leftistssocialists, communists, Marxists, anarcho-communists, democratic socialists
- 70s drugsmarijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, acid
- colormapsplasma, magma, inferno, jet, rainbow
- color groupsprimary colors, secondary colors, warm colors, cool colors, neutrals
- wine cellarwine cellar, wine cellars, wine cave, cellar, wine storage
- wine tradewine merchants, wine shops, wine auctions, wine trade
redspales
Becomes less impressive
pastels · neutrals · whites · grays · muted tones
redsblues
Mournful American music genre
whites · conservatives · capitalists · Republicans · right-wingers
- red lightTraffic control meaning halt
- red wineFermented dark grape beverage
- red flagIndicator of danger
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- bright redIntense scarlet hue
- red hairCopper-toned head covering
red, reddish, redness, redden, redder, reddened, reddest, redwood, red-eye