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adj. - (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion; Having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset.

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  • The little boy was panicked, red-faced with tears.
  • The barons of Wall Street were red-faced, shouting.
  • "I am not a racist," a red-faced Clinton declared to ABC.
  • If possible the red-faced man got even more rosy than usual.
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