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    Blacken

    /ˈblæk.ən/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To make or become black; to darken.
    The smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
    To tarnish or damage the reputation of; to vilify.
    The scandal served to blacken his previously good name.
    To burn or scorch the surface of something.
    They decided to blacken the steak on the grill for added flavor.

    Etymology

    Middle English blacken, from black + -en

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blacken one's name
    to damage someone's reputation
    blacken the sky
    to darken the atmosphere with clouds or smoke
    blacken the heart
    to turn towards evil or malevolence

    Related Words

    black
    the color resulting from the absence of light
    blackness
    the quality of being black
    blackened
    having been made black or dark

    Slang Meanings

    to ruin or spoil
    That mistake really blackened my chances of getting the job.
    to criticize harshly
    The critics blackened the movie in their reviews.