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blanch

verb

/blæntʃ/

Meaning

to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it

She blanched at the sight of blood.

pale, whiten, flinch, recoil

flush, redden, darken

blanch with fear, blanch at, blanch vegetables

To express the meaning of speech or text in another language.

to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas

to take something without permission or right

To support, strengthen, or improve something

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

to position strategically; to use effectively