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darken

/'dɑrkən/

Synonyms of darken Antonyms of darken Examples of darken Usage of darken Parts of darken Definition that contains darken Words sounding like darken Explanation of darken

verb
become dark or darker
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"The sky darkened"
Opposite:

lighten

type of:
change
verb
make dark or darker
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"darken a room"
Opposite:

brighten

type of:
modify change alter
verb
tarnish or stain
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"a scandal that darkened the family's good name"

type of:
maculate sully tarnish defile stain

Examples of darken

"The sky darkened"
"darken a room"
"a scandal that darkened the family's good name"