rouge Synonyms
Another word for rouge
• noun (Context 1)
A red or pink powder or cream used as a cosmetic for coloring the cheeks or lips.
"She applied a light dusting of blush to her cheeks before walking out onto the stage."
• verb (Context 2)
To apply red cosmetic powder or cream to one's cheeks or lips.
"The actors rouged their faces heavily so their expressions could be seen clearly from the back row."
• noun (Context 3)
A finely divided red powder consisting of ferric oxide, used to polish glass, metal, or gems.
"The silversmith used jeweler's polish on a buffing wheel to bring the antique bowl to a brilliant shine."
• noun (Context 4)
A single point awarded when the receiving team fails to return a punt or missed field goal out of their own end zone.
"The football game was tied until the home team scored a game-winning single on the final play."