rubrify

/ˈrʌbɪfaɪ, -faɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause or become reddish or reddish-purple

“The sunset began to rubrify the sky.”

2. verb

to turn red or reddish in color, especially due to oxidation or inflammation

“The wound began to rubrify and develop a strong odor.”

3. verb

to impart a reddish or reddish-purple color

“The artist used a special pigment to rubrify the painting.”

Synonyms

  • blush
  • flush
  • redden

Antonyms

  • bleach
  • pale