Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blacken
verb
/ˈblakən/
Definition
to make something black or darker in color.
Examples
- Cooking the meat too long will blacken it.
- Over time, the wood will blacken due to exposure to the elements.
Meaning
The act of darkening the color of an object or substance, often by burning or staining.
Synonyms
- darken
- char
- smudge
- stain
