Meaning of darken in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈdɑrkən/

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1. Verb

   darken

   Definitions

   1. become dark or darker

   Examples

   • « The sky darkened »

   Antonyms

   • brighten
   • lighten
2. 2. become or make darker

   Examples

   • « The screen darkend »
   • « He darkened the colors by adding brown »

   Antonyms

   • brighten
3. 3. tarnish or stain

   Examples

   • « a scandal that darkened the family's good name »
4. 4. make dark or darker

   Examples

   • « darken a room »

   Antonyms

   • brighten
   • lighten up
   • lighten