1. to make or dye crimson; to stain or color with crimson
Usage: literary; archaic
2. to blush or become flushed with red color, especially from embarrassment or shame
Usage: literary; archaic

Examples

• The sunset encrimsons the western sky with brilliant hues.
• Her cheeks encrimson with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
• Blood encrimsons the battlefield after the fierce battle.
• The wine encrimsons the white tablecloth with dark stains.
• Dawn encrimsons the horizon as the sun rises.
• Shame encrimsons her face as she confesses the truth.