blush

blush n

see blush, v.

  1. Flush; redness; ruddiness; [fig.] color; glow; radiance; bloom; energy; life.

blush [-es, -ing] v

origin uncertain.

  1. Glow; emit a deep red; burn slowly without producing flame.
  2. Flush; redden; color; become red in the face; be embarrassed; be disgraced; feel shame; (see Ezra 9:6).