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blush Synonyms

Another word for blush

Choosing another word for blush depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 7 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

"A deep flush spread across his cheeks when the teacher praised his essay in front of the class."

Strongest
flush
Strong
reddening
glow
Weak
bloom

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

"She always blushes whenever someone compliments her artwork."

Strongest
flush
redden
Strong
color
color up
crimson
glow

• noun (Context 3)

A cosmetic powder or cream applied to the cheeks to give them a warm, rosy color.

Usage Example

"She applied a light dusting of peach blusher to her cheekbones before leaving for the dinner party."

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blusher
rouge

• adjective (Context 4)

Having a pale, delicate pink or rose color, resembling a flushed cheek.

Usage Example

"The bridesmaids wore matching rosy gowns for the outdoor ceremony."

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rosy
pink
rose-colored
pinkish
roseate

• noun (Context 5)

A pale, delicate shade of pink or rose.

Usage Example

"The morning sky was painted with a soft rose just before sunrise."

Strong
rose
pink
rosiness

• verb (Context 6)

To feel ashamed or embarrassed about something.

Usage Example

"I cringe to admit that I had completely forgotten our anniversary."

Strong
cringe
Weak
flinch

• noun (Context 7)

A sweet, pale pink wine made from red grapes with brief skin contact or by blending red and white wines.

Usage Example

"They ordered a chilled bottle of California blush wine to accompany their light summer lunch."

Strongest
blush wine
rosé

Opposites of blush

The opposite of blush shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pale
blanch
pallor
paleness
whiten
See all opposites of blush

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