Definition of Darken

1. Verb. Become dark or darker. "The sky darkened"

Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Dusk, Black Out, Blacken Out, Cloud Over, Cloud Up, Overcloud
Derivative terms: Darkening
Antonyms: Lighten

2. Verb. Tarnish or stain. "A scandal that darkened the family's good name"
Generic synonyms: Defile, Maculate, Stain, Sully, Tarnish

3. Verb. Make dark or darker. "Darken a room"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Embrown, Murk, Dun, Blind, Dim, Dim, Bedim, Benight, Shade, Shade Off, Shadow, Cloud, Overcast
Antonyms: Brighten
Derivative terms: Darkening

Definition of Darken

1. v. t. To make dark or black; to deprive of light; to obscure; as, a darkened room.

2. v. i. To grow or darker.

Definition of Darken

1. to make dark [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: dark

Lexicographical Neighbors of Darken

Darius the Great
Dari Persian
dark
dark-adapted eye
dark-blue
dark-brown
dark-eyed junco
dark-field condenser
dark-field microscope
dark-field microscope
dark-green
dark-ground illumination
dark-haired
dark-skinned
darked
darken (current term)
darkened
darkener
darkeners
darkening
darkens
darker
darkest
darkey
darkeys
darkie
darkies
darking
darkish
darkle

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