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   blacken

   /ˈblak(ə)n/

   verb

   • 1. make or become black or dark, especially as a result of burning, decay, or bruising: "stone blackened by the soot of ages" Similar make blackblackdarkenmake dark/darkerdirtymake dirtymake sootymake smokystaingrimebegrimebefoulsoilgrow/become blackdarkendimgrow dimcloud overOpposite whitencleanlightenbrighten
   • ▪ dye or colour (the face or hair) black for camouflage or cosmetic effect: "paras in full combat gear with blackened faces"
   • ▪ damage or destroy (someone's reputation) by speaking badly of them: "she won't thank you for blackening her husband's name" Similar sullytarnishblotbesmirchdrag through the mud/mirestaintaintsmearsmudgebefoulsoilcontaminatepollutedisgracedishonourbring discredit toinjuredamagespoilslanderdefametraduceliterary:besmearsmircharchaic:spotbreathe onOpposite clearenhance

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLACKEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BLACKEN definition: 1. to become black or to make something become black, for example because of dirt or smoke: 2. to…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     BLACKEN meaning: 1. to become black or to make something...

   • Znaczenie Blacken, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     blacken definicja: 1. to become black or to make something...

   • Blacken: Italian Translation

     blacken translate: annerire, oscurarsi, denigrare, lucidare...

   • Blacken: Japanese Translation

     blacken translate: 黒くなる（～を黒くする）, 暗くなる（～を暗くする）. Learn more in...

   • Blacken: French Translation

     blacken - translate into French with the English-French...

   • Blacken: Czech Translation

     blacken - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Blacken: Catalan Translation

     blacken translate: ennegrir(-se). Learn more in the...

   • Blacken: Polish Translation

     blacken translate: poczernieć, zaczerniać, szkalować,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › blackenBlacken Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BLACKEN is to become dark or black. How to use blacken in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBLACKEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. to make or become black or dirty 2. to defame; slander (esp in the phrase blacken someone's name).... Click for more definitions.

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   Blacken definition: to make black; darken.. See examples of BLACKEN used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › blackenBlacken - definition of blacken by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To make black. 2. To sully or defame: a scandal that blackened the mayor's name. 3. To coat (fish or meat, for example) with pepper and other spices and then quickly sear in a very hot skillet, thereby producing meat that is black on the outside but tender on the inside. v.intr. To become dark or black: The day blackened into night.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › blackenBlacken - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of blacken. verb. make or become black. “The smoke blackened the ceiling” “The ceiling blackened ” synonyms: black, melanise, melanize, nigrify. see more. verb. burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color. “The cook blackened the chicken breast” synonyms: char, scorch, sear. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Blacken."

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › blackenblacken verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of blacken verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.