a : a sudden increase or expansion especially : sudden and usually abundant new plant growth the spring flush of grass b : a surge of emotion felt a flush of relief at the decision

FLUSH definition: 1. When you flush, you become red in the face, especially as a result of strong emotions, heat, or…. Learn more.

If you flush dirt or a harmful substance out of a place, you get rid of it by using a large amount of liquid. That won't flush all the sewage out, but it should unclog some stinking drains. [V n with out]

1. So as to be even, in one plane, or aligned with a margin. 2. Squarely or solidly: The ball hit him flush on the face.

to flood or spray thoroughly with water:[~ (+ out) + object] to flush a pipe clean; flushed out the stables. to (cause to) be washed with a sudden rush of water: [no object] the sound of a toilet flushing. [~ + …

to drive (a game bird or other animal) from cover and cause to fly off or spring forth suddenly; rouse: to flush a bear from a thicket. to flush a woodcock; to flush a bear from a thicket. to force (a person) out …

When you empty something out with a liquid, you flush it. You might also be flush with cash, meaning you have a lot of it. Just don't flush that cash down the toilet!

If you flush something down the toilet you get rid of it by putting it in the toilet bowl and flushing the toilet. Police suspect that the drugs were flushed down the toilet.

Synonyms for FLUSH: tanned, red, glowing, flushed, ruddy, warm, rosy, blooming; Antonyms of FLUSH: pale, sallow, wan, pallid, ashen, livid, lurid, white

If you flush, your face goes red because you are hot or ill, or because you are feeling a strong emotion such as embarrassment or anger.