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blacken
verb
Make or become black
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ˈblækən
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verb
Make or become black
“The smoke blackened the ceiling”
verb
Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
“The cook blackened the chicken breast”
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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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