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 Words From

• outredden verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of redden¹

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

Example Sentences

He edged back into the contest with a right hook in the fifth as Ball - hampered by his nose, with his torso and shorts reddened - showed signs of slowing down.

From BBC

Their eyes bleary from a lack of sleep and reddened by the smoke hanging over the village, locals said they were trying their best to support one another.

From Los Angeles Times

Wise, his face visibly reddening, stood up and asked, Can we not talk about me?

From Los Angeles Times

Ever wondered why your cheeks redden when all eyes are on you?

From BBC

The large balding man in long sleeves roars with every splashed basket, gestures with every scintillating pass, face reddening, arms flailing, celebrating so hard he once ripped a hole in his dress shirt.

From Los Angeles Times