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  1. 18-Dec-2012, 21:03 #1
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    Can the word 'blush' imply rage? As far as I am concerned, I'd say that the word blush means to become red in face because of embarrasment. Perhaps because of lack of experience with this word, I don't think it can be used when your face becomes red because of rage or angriness. Can you clarify please?
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    Default Re: Blush - rage

    'Blush' only means 'to become red in the face from embarrassment, shame, modesty, or guilt'. (COED)

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    Default Re: Blush - rage

    You can "flush" with rage, though.
    I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.
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    Default Re: Blush - rage

    Quote Originally Posted by tom3m View Post
    Can the word 'blush' imply rage? As far as I am concerned, I'd say that the word blush means to become red in face because of embarrasment. Perhaps because of lack of experience with this word, I don't think it can be used when your face becomes red because of rage or angriness. Can you clarify please?

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    Have a look     here, please.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Odessa Dawn View Post

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    Have a look     here, please.

    I don't understand why I should have a look at the page? Did I misspell any words?
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    Default Re: Blush - rage

    Quote Originally Posted by tom3m View Post
    I don't understand why I should have a look at the page? Did I misspell any words?
    Yes, you did.

    Quote Originally Posted by tom3m View Post
    As far as I am concerned, I'd say that the word blush means to become red in face because of embarrasment.
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    Default Re: Blush - rage

    Sorry, didn't notice.
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    Default Re: Blush - rage

    Quote Originally Posted by Odessa Dawn View Post

    ***NOT A TEACHER***

    Have a look     here, please.

    It might be more useful, OD, if you merely pointed out the mistake.
    Context is important. Please provide enough for us to be able to deal effectively with your question.
    Your thread title should include all or part of the word/phrase being discussed.
    If you just want to know the meaning of a word, try OneLook Dictionary Search first.

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