redye

Change hue anew

To redye something is to dye it again, typically because the original color has faded, come out wrong, or simply needs changing.

The term appears most often in contexts of hair coloring and fabric treatment.

I need to redye my roots every few weeks.

She redyed the curtains a darker shade after they faded in the sun.

process

tint

Faint color addition

bleach · soak · rinse · immerse · saturate · infuse · batik · vat · mordant · fixative

restoration

fading

Gradual loss of intensity

renew · rejuvenate · brighten · salvage · worn · dull · sun-bleached · discolored · weathered · aged

color

hue

Color's specific character

  • shadeDarkness from blocked light
  • toneQuality of sound
  • chromaColor purity measure

saturation · intensity · palette · vibrant · bold · rich · vivid · bright · deep · muted

Opposites
color treatment method

redyebleach

Chemical stain and germ killer

decolorize · strip · lighten · fade · discharge

repetition vs. initial action

redyedye

Pigment for changing hues

alteration vs. preservation

redyepreserve

Protect from loss

maintain

Phrases
Family

redyed, redyeing

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