Meaning of the word blacken in English
What does blacken mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
blacken
US /ˈblæk.ən/
UK /ˈblæk.ən/
Verb
1.
to make or become black or dark
Example:
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The smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
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The old silver coins had blackened with age.
2.
to damage someone's reputation or good name
Example:
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His opponents tried to blacken his name with false accusations.
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Don't let anyone blacken your character.
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