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Blanch (Verb)

Turn pale, as if in fear.

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

When she saw the snake, her face began to blanch as fear took over her body.
His skin blanched as the doctor explained the risks associated with the surgery.
As the elevator plummeted downwards, her friend's face would blanch with every loud creak and groan.
She couldn't help but watch in horror as her aunt's face blanched after hearing the terrible news.
His complexion would blanch after every gruesome scene he witnessed during his internship at the morgue.

Cook (vegetables) briefly; "Parboil the beans before freezing them".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Blanch the broccoli for 30 seconds to stop the cooking process before freezing it.
To preserve their color and texture, blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3-5 minutes.
After blanching the carrots, immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Before peeling, blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 10-15 seconds to loosen their skin.
You can also blanch cauliflower in a microwave by cooking it in a microwave-safe dish with a little water for 30-60 seconds.