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Rash
01
a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction
Examples
A rash is a change in the skin's appearance, often characterized by redness, bumps, or blisters.
Rashes can be caused by various factors such as allergic reactions, infections, medications, or underlying medical conditions.
02
a sudden series of unpleasant, troublesome, or undesired events occurring close together in time
Examples
The city experienced a rash of burglaries last month.
There 's been a rash of complaints about the new policy.
rash
01
(of a person) tending to do things without carefully thinking about the possible outcomes
Examples
Being rash in negotiations often leads to unfavorable outcomes that could have been avoided with careful consideration.
It 's best not to be rash when investing large sums of money in risky ventures.
1.1
done without carefully considering what might happen
Examples
He made a rash decision to quit his job without having another one lined up.
The company suffered financial losses due to the CEO 's rash spending on unnecessary projects.
