redden

[red-n]

verb (used with object)

1. to make or cause to become red.

verb (used without object)

1. to become red.

2. to blush; flush.

redden

/ ˈrɛdən /

verb

1. to make or become red

2. (intr) to flush with embarrassment, anger, etc; blush

Other Word Forms

• outredden verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of redden¹

First recorded in 1605–15; red ¹ + -en ¹

Example Sentences

With a slightly reddened forehead, Ven turns his head to speak to me.

From BBC

Among those hit was Conway, who rushed to the side to have their reddened eyes washed out with water.

From Los Angeles Times

But it turns out, the reddened Redick only made them tougher.

From Los Angeles Times

Officers said they have identified a person of interest who is believed to be mixed race, aged in their 20s to 30s and had brown eyes which showed signs of reddening.

From BBC

Who will take up the chief Republican role in the rapidly reddening state is still an open question.

From Salon