blush

Universal Words verb, noun verb 1 ~ (with sth) (at sth) to become red in the face because you are embarrassed or ashamed: [V] to blush with embarrassment / shame * She blushed furiously at the memory of the conversation. * He looked away, blushing. * [V-ADJ] He blushed scarlet at the thought. [also V-N] 2 [Vtoinf] to be ashamed or embarrassed about sth: I blush to admit it, but I quite like her music. noun 1 the red colour that spreads over your face when you are embarrassed or ashamed: She felt a warm blush rise to her cheeks. * He turned away to hide his blushes. 2 (AmE) = BLUSHER IDIOMS see SPAREv.