blush

[blʌʃ]

blush Definition

• 1. to become red in the face, especially when you are embarrassed or ashamed
• 2. a reddening of the face, especially when caused by embarrassment or shame

Using blush: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blush" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She blushed when he complimented her.

• Example

  He blushed at the mention of his mistake.

• Example

  The bride's blush was evident as she walked down the aisle.

• Example

  I could feel my cheeks turning red with blush.

blush Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blush

• flush
• redden
• crimson
• glow
• color

Antonyms for blush

• pale
• whiten
• fade

Phrases with blush

• put someone to the blush

  to cause someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed

  Example

  His rude behavior put me to the blush.

• have a lot of blushes

  to have many reasons to feel embarrassed or ashamed

  Example

  After his mistake, he had a lot of blushes in front of his colleagues.

• take the blush off something

  to detract from the attractiveness or value of something

  Example

  The high price of the car took the blush off its appeal.

Origins of blush

from Old English 'blyscan', meaning 'to redden'

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Summary: blush in Brief

To 'blush' [blʌʃ] is to turn red in the face, often due to embarrassment or shame. It can also refer to the reddening itself, as in 'The bride's blush was evident as she walked down the aisle.' Synonyms include 'flush,' 'redden,' and 'crimson.' Phrases like 'put someone to the blush' describe causing embarrassment, while 'take the blush off something' refers to detracting from its value.