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:
The smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
The old silver coins had blackened with age.
2.

to damage someone's reputation or good name

Example:
His opponents tried to blacken his name with false accusations.
Don't let anyone blacken your character.
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