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blacken

verb

make or become black

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
B
Ends with
N
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈblækən

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verb

  1. make or become black

    “The smoke blackened the ceiling”

verb

  1. burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

    “The cook blackened the chicken breast”

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Example Sentences

The smoke blackened the ceiling
The ceiling blackened
The cook blackened the chicken breast
The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece
the flames scorched the ceiling

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