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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

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