flush

noun, verb23 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4

a distinct red color appearing on the skin

a sudden feeling of heat in the face and neck, common during menopause. In AmE, 'hot flash' is used.

an intense or dark reddening of the skin

a light red or rosy color on the skin

a reddening of the skin that appears quickly and unexpectedly

a small or minor reddening of the skin

a pale or barely noticeable reddening of the skin

a time when enthusiasm, etc. is new, exciting and strong

to become a certain color (usually red) in the face due to emotion

to experience the sensation of a flush

to cause a flush to appear on someone's face

to blush slightly

to blush a small amount

to blush in an intense or very noticeable way

to blush as a result of anger

to blush due to a feeling of guilt

used with a feeling to show why someone is blushing

indicates the location of the flush

indicates the nature or cause of the flush

used with an emotion to indicate the cause of flushing

a flush moves upwards, typically to the cheeks or face

a flush extends over an area of skin

a flush appears and spreads slowly

a flush gradually spreads over and covers an area like the face or cheeks