Synonyms for

Blanche

Verb / blæntʃ / Another word for blanche — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Blanche means to make white or pale by removing color; it can also refer to a female given name.

Synonyms & similar words

whiten bleach fade pale lighten dye blench discolor drain decolorize decant blench silver silverize whitewash chalk wash tint stain color

Synonyms by register

Formal

bleach decolorize pale whitewash

Informal

bleach out fade wash out

Literary

pallid wan ashen

Antonyms

colored dyed pigmented tinted brightened vivid

Common collocations

  • blanche the hair
  • blanche the vegetables
  • blanche the almonds
  • blanche the skin
  • blanche the reputation
  • blanche the memory

Word family

verb blanche
adjective blanched

Usage note

Primarily used in cooking to briefly boil vegetables before freezing or to loosen skins. Can also refer to making something white or pale, often with a negative connotation regarding reputation.

Example sentences

  1. She blanched the clothes to remove the stain.
  2. The flowers faded and blanched under the scorching sun.
  3. His face paled and blanched when he heard the bad news.
  4. The artist lightened the painting by blanching the colors.
  5. They decided to bleach their hair to achieve a blanche look.

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