empurple
verb
em·pur·ple im-ˈpər-pəl 
empurpled; empurpling im-ˈpər-p(ə-)liŋ
transitive verb
: to tinge or color purple
intransitive verb
: to become purple
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The usual opinionated talking (air) heads empurpled the airwaves with gloom and accused Trump of disregarding and scoffing at scientists, and of being a militant know-nothing who disparaged science in general. 
Conrad Black, National Review, 30 Mar. 2020
Conrad Black, National Review, 30 Mar. 2020 Word History
First Known Use
1590, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
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