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Reface vs Redface - What's the difference?

reface | redface |

As a verb reface

is to replace the face or surface of something; to create a new outer layer.

As a noun redface is

a style of theatrical makeup in which a white actor reddens the face in order to portray a Native American.

reface

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To replace the face or surface of something; to create a new outer layer.
    • They decided to reface their cabinets, putting new doors and fresh paint just on the fronts.

    redface

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • A style of theatrical makeup in which a white actor reddens the face in order to portray a Native American.

    • See also

    *red-faced