Redden

/ˈrɛd.ən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to make or become red.

The cold wind made her cheeks redden.

to blush or to show embarrassment.

He began to redden when he realized everyone was staring at him.

to cause something to take on a red hue or color.

The sunset began to redden the sky.

From Middle English *reden*, variant of *red*, from Old English *read*.

redden one's face

To become embarrassed or ashamed, resulting in a red face.

to redden the sails

A maritime term meaning to prepare sails for changing wind patterns.

red

having the color of blood or fire.

redness

the quality or state of being red.

To embarrass someone.

He totally reddened her during the presentation.

To get someone flustered.

Just mention his crush to redden him!