redden
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- (transitive & intransitive) If something reddens, it becomes more red.
- There were still tears in his reddened eyes.
- (transitive & intransitive) If a person or a person's face reddens, they are embarrassed.
- Synonym: blush
- His face reddened as he realized nobody was laughing at his jokes.