Definitions
- Describing a sudden reddening of the face due to embarrassment, anger, or excitement. - Referring to the act of washing out or cleaning something thoroughly with water or another liquid. - Talking about a feeling of warmth or heat in the body, often caused by exercise or fever.
- Describing a sudden reddening of the face due to embarrassment, shyness, or shame. - Referring to a pink or rosy color on the cheeks or face due to emotion or physical exertion. - Talking about a type of flower that is pink or red in color.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a reddening of the face.
- 2Both are associated with emotions or physical exertion.
- 3Both can be involuntary reactions.
- 4Both are common in social situations.
- 5Both can be used to describe colors or hues.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Flush is often caused by strong emotions like anger or excitement, while blush is usually caused by embarrassment or shyness.
- 2Intensity: Flush is typically more intense and covers a larger area of the face and neck, while blush is usually milder and localized to the cheeks.
- 3Duration: Flush is usually short-lived and fades quickly, while blush can last longer and be more persistent.
- 4Frequency: Flush can occur repeatedly in response to different stimuli, while blush is often a one-time reaction to a specific situation.
- 5Connotation: Flush can have negative connotations, such as being associated with anger or fever, while blush is generally seen as a positive or endearing reaction.
Remember this!
Flush and blush are both words used to describe a reddening of the face, but they differ in their causes, intensity, duration, frequency, and connotations. A flush is often caused by strong emotions like anger or excitement and is more intense and short-lived than a blush, which is usually caused by embarrassment or shyness and is milder and more localized to the cheeks.
