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darken
verb
Make dark or darker
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How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈdɑɹkən
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Meaning
Definitions
verb
Make dark or darker
“Darken a room”
verb
Become dark or darker
“The sky darkened”
verb
Tarnish or stain
“A scandal that darkened the family's good name”
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Example Sentences
Darken a room
The sky darkened
A scandal that darkened the family's good name
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