blackens

[US]/ˈblækənz/
[UK]/ˈblækən z/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To make something black or darker in color.; To make something appear dim or less bright.; To damage someone's reputation by spreading false information about them.

Phrases & Collocations

blackens the heart

blackens his name

blackens his reputation

blackens their future

Example Sentences

the smoke blackens the walls of the old house.

the sun blackens the surface of the pavement.

overcooking the meat blackens its exterior.

the fire blackens the trees in the forest.

pollution blackens the skies over the city.

the artist's charcoal blackens the canvas.

time blackens the memories of the past.

the oil spill blackens the ocean's surface.

rust blackens the metal over time.

the ink blackens the pages of the book.

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