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reddening

  • present participle
    of redden.
    redden
    verb (used with object)
    to make or cause to become red.

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He repeated the claim over and over, reddening and breaking into a sweat.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

He described how there was a reddening of the skin around Noah's forehead as well as "extensive maceration and peeling" of his hands and feet.

From BBC Mar. 10, 2026

Interestingly, the researchers found that strong red-light irradiation at 605-660 nm triggered a reddening reaction in E. gracilis when cultured in bonito stock.

From Science Daily Apr. 15, 2024

Saban said, clicking his teeth and looking away with reddening eyes.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 2, 2024

At the same time there was despair in his eyes, for the risen sun was reddening even Mrs. Harker’s pale face.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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