blackens Synonyms

blackens Meaning

blackens

to become dark or black, defame, sully, to make black, to hurt the reputation of, to make or become dark or black

FAQs About the word blackens

to become dark or black, defame, sully, to make black, to hurt the reputation of, to make or become dark or black

stains, muddies, besmirches, mucks, dirties, sullies, smudges, befouls, taints, grimes

cleans, cleanses, purifies, sanitizes, dusts, mops, freshens, washes, disinfects, rinses

The scorching sun blackens the skin of the exposed workers.

The flames belching from the inferno blacken the once-vibrant forest.

Age blackens the paint on the antique car, lending it a patina of time.

The oxidation of the metal blackens its surface, creating an unsightly layer.