redden

verb

red·​den ˈre-dᵊn 

reddened; reddening ˈred-niŋ 

ˈre-dᵊn-iŋ

transitive verb

: to make red or reddish

intransitive verb

: to become red

especially : blush

Synonyms of redden

• blush
• flush
• glow
• crimson

Examples of redden in a Sentence

First-degree burns redden the skin.

Her face reddened when her name was announced.

Recent Examples on the Web

One of them, a shorter, bearded man with a nose reddened and swollen from years of abusing liquor, gave a low whistle. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Pro wrestling is often viewed as a fake form of fighting, but the flips, jumps and landings are very real — slaps and kicks landed on reddening skin echo throughout SPW’s venues. — Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

There should be no pain or skin reddening during a proper session, and therapists avoid working over active swelling, infection or skin that’s undergone cancer treatment. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Rose, though, reddening in the triangle between his eyes and nose, begins to sob. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for redden

• deaden
• leaden
• armageddon

Kids Definition

redden

verb

red·​den ˈred-ᵊn 

reddened; reddening ˈred-niŋ 

-ᵊn-iŋ

: to make or become red

especially : blush entry 1 sense 1