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

Her eyes redden and her voice breaks with fury she’s earned, but she knows that even before an audience of the condemned, people who readily dismiss her as unhinged and unstable, she cannot appear to be anything less than solid in her resolve.

From Salon

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

From BBC

David N. Redden, an innovative auctioneer and a dapper presence at the podium, sold them all in a 42-year career at Sotheby’s.

From New York Times

Mr. Redden, who specialized in rare manuscripts, collectibles, memorabilia and celebrity bric-a-brac — and also in generating excitement around such objects, turning auctions into high entertainment — died on May 11 at his home in Cornwall-on-Hudson, N.Y.

From New York Times

His wife, Jeannette Redden, said the cause was complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or A.L.S., which he had for nine years.

From New York Times