[Vocabulary] Blush - rage

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

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You can "flush" with rage, though.
 

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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?

***NOT A TEACHER***


Have a look
here, please.

 
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Sorry, didn't notice. :)
 

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