As a Noun: 1. The act of having your face become redder than usual because you are ashamed or embarrassed. English = blush. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be ashamed or embarrassed and, as a consequence, to have your face become redder than usual. English = blush. 2. To hold back the tears. 3. To be very touched by something (movie, story, event) so that you are fighting back the tears or feeling very emotional; to be moved.