What is another word for going red?
Pronunciation: [ɡˌə͡ʊɪŋ ɹˈɛd] (IPA) 
When we experience embarrassment, excitement, anger, or other strong emotions, our faces can turn red. This is known as "going red." However, there are a variety of more specific synonyms for this phenomenon. Blushing refers specifically to an embarrassment-induced reddening of the face. Flushing can refer to a similar process in response to excitement or physical exertion. Meanwhile, ruddiness refers to a more general redness in the skin tone that might accompany exertion or illness. Finally, there are more playful terms like "red-faced" or "flushed" which can be used to describe someone's physical state following a particularly lively conversation or encounter.
