rash¹ Definition
rash (ras̸h)
adjective
- too hasty or incautious in acting or speaking; reckless
- characterized by too great haste or recklessness a rash act
- Obsolete bringing quick results
Etymology: ME rasch, prob. < OE *ræsc, akin to ON röskr, Ger rasch
rash¹ Related Forms
rash² Definition
rash (ras̸h)
noun
- an eruption of spots on the skin, usually temporary
- a sudden appearance of a large or excessive number of instances a rash of complaints
Etymology: MFr rasche < VL *rasica, a scraping: see rascal
rash Synonyms
rash
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Antonyms
rash Synonyms
rash
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rash Usage Examples
Converse of object
- generalize: Signs Patients are unwell with fever, swelling of the lymph glands and frequently a generalized rash.
- blister: The doctor may examine your abdomen, or look for the blistering rash on your skin, and check for mouth ulcers.
- induce: Enlighten is not suitable for those with porphyria or any history of light induced rashes.
- cause: Some plants can cause skin rashes either by contact with the outer cells or the sap.
Adjective modifier
- itchy: The symptoms include a red, itchy rash where the allergen has been in contact with the skin.
- diaper: A quarter of babies in the study suffered diaper rash within the first four weeks of life.
- vesicular: A vesicular rash restricted to the distribution of a single sensory nerve is the classic skin lesion of shingles.
- erythematous: An erythematous macular rash is present in around 50 % of patients.
- maculopapular: Nausea, vomiting and watery diarrhea occur with some patients developing a maculopapular rash, red eyes and have hiccups.
Modifies a noun
- vest: Rash vests are used underneath a suit to prevent rubbing of the neoprene against the skin which can cause chaffing in joint areas.
- promise: Notes In times of trouble the alternative response to rash promises to God is believing prayer.
- illness: Problems arise when investigation commences four weeks or more after the onset of rash illness.
- decision: We must not make rash decisions now that we may regret in years to come.
Noun used with modifier
- nettle: She has a kind of nettle rash on her back.
- diaper: A safe remedy for babies ' complaints, such as diaper rash or an inflamed navel or penis.
- skin: Skin rash Dry skin, nail problems, hair loss.
- shaving: It now feels itchy, burning and I think I also have shaving rash.
- lupus: Can the lupus skin rashes spread inside the mouth?
- sweat: However, the warmer weather arrived and a sweat rash appeared.

