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I blush when everyone sings to me.
What does Blush mean?
Blush means to turn red in the face from emotion.
Dictionary definition
To become red in the face because of embarrassment, shyness, or emotion.
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Blush in a sentence
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She tried not to blush after the compliment.
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The character’s blush showed embarrassment without the writer saying it directly.
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What does blush mean?
Blush means to turn red in the face from emotion.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to blush?
Redden is closest because it connects to this meaning: Blush means to turn red in the face from emotion.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to blush?
Pale is a useful contrast because blush means: Blush means to turn red in the face from emotion.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningBlush means to turn red in the face from emotion.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
paleLose color in the face.
stay calmShow no strong visible reaction.
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Word family
Blush word family
Base word
blush
verb
blushes
Turns red in the face.
verb
blushed
Turned red in the face in the past.
verb
blushing
Turning red in the face.
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Blush means to turn red in the face from emotion.
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