flush

/flʊʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something clean by washing it with water; to remove dirt, grime, or impurities from something

“She flushed the sink to remove the soap residue.”

2. noun

a sudden increase in the blood flow to the skin, especially of the face, causing it to become red

“She felt a flush rise to her cheeks when she received the surprise gift.”

3. verb

to make something appear to be full or filled, especially by adding something to it

“He flushed the pipe to clear the blockage.”

4. noun

a card played in a particular suit to get rid of a card of the same suit in the player’s hand

“The flush was a clever move to get rid of the high card.”

5. noun

a toilet that uses water to remove waste

“The hotel had modern flush toilets in every room.”

Synonyms

  • clean
  • purge
  • rinse
  • wash

Antonyms

  • stain
  • tarnish