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7+ Synonyms for Blanched & Similar Words

Definition of blanched

adjective
  1. anemic looking from illness or emotion; "a face turned ashen"; "the invalid's blanched cheeks"; "tried to speak with bloodless lips"; "a face livid with shock"; "lips...livid with the hue of death"- Mary W. Shelley; "lips white with terror"; "a face white with rage"
  2. (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light; "etiolated celery"

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Frequently asked questions

What are synonyms for blanched?
Synonyms for blanched include: ashen, bloodless, colourless, etiolate, livid, white, colorless.
How many synonyms does blanched have?
Blanched has 7 synonyms.

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