blacken (Meaning)
blacken (v)
make or become black
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
blacken (v. t.)
To make or render black.
To make dark; to darken; to cloud.
To defame; to sully, as reputation; to make infamous; as, vice blackens the character.
blacken (v. i.)
To grow black or dark.
Synonyms & Antonyms of blacken
blacken Sentence Examples
- Over time, the wood began to blacken from exposure to moisture and mold.
- The chef carefully watched the steak, ensuring it didn't blacken too much on the grill.
- His reputation was blackened by false accusations spread by his rivals.
- Smoke billowed from the chimney, causing the once-white walls to blacken with soot.
- The intense heat caused the metal to blacken, forming a protective layer of oxidation.
- Her anger caused her face to blacken with fury.
- The news of the scandal threatened to blacken the company's image irreparably.
- The pages of the old book had started to blacken with age and exposure to light.
- The once vibrant neighborhood began to blacken with neglect and decay.
- His lies continued to blacken his relationships, leaving him isolated and mistrusted.
FAQs About the word blacken
make or become black, burn slightly and superficially so as to affect colorTo make or render black., To make dark; to darken; to cloud., To defame; to sully, as
stain, dirty, sully, besmirch, muddy, befoul, mess, gaum, grime, muck
cleanse, cleanse, decontaminate, wipe,clean, decontaminate, purge, wipe, purge, purify
Over time, the wood began to blacken from exposure to moisture and mold.
The chef carefully watched the steak, ensuring it didn't blacken too much on the grill.
His reputation was blackened by false accusations spread by his rivals.
Smoke billowed from the chimney, causing the once-white walls to blacken with soot.
