flush crimson

Frequency: 6.27.1 per million words

to suddenly become red in the face, often due to anger, fever, or strong emotion

crimsonVERB + crimson

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flush

Examples (10)

  • He flushed crimson and began to shout angrily at Frank.
  • Her cheeks flushed crimson when he complimented her dress.
  • Upon hearing the accusation, the politician flushed crimson with indignation.
  • The boy's face flushed crimson when he was caught cheating on the test.
  • Every time the fever spiked, his face would flush crimson.
  • She flushes crimson whenever she has to speak in public.
  • After running the marathon, his whole face flushed crimson from the exertion.
  • Flushing crimson with shame, he admitted his mistake to the entire team.
  • The intense heat from the furnace made her flush crimson.
  • I saw him flush crimson the moment the secret was revealed.