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flush1

 
pronunciation:
fluhsh
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: flushes, flushing, flushed
definition 1: When you flush something, you wash, clean, or empty it with a rush of water.
I flushed my eyes with water after I got soap in them.My little brother sometimes forgets to flush the toilet.
synonyms:
rinse
similar words:
clean, empty, flood, wash
definition 2: When your face is flushed, it means that something causes your face to turn red.
Chloe's face was flushed after she ran five miles in the heat.
antonyms:
pale
definition 3: When you flush, your skin turns red.
Danny flushed when everyone saw him drop his tray of food on the floor.
similar words:
glow
 
part of speech: noun
definition: When you feel a flush of anger, you feel a sudden burst of anger.
Jackie felt a flush of excitement when she opened her gift.
similar words:
rush
derivations: flushed (adj.), flusher (n.)
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