darken
The word “darken” has 2 syllables: dar-ken.
It's pronounced as /ˈdɑːrkən/.
What is synonym and antonym for darken?
In the thesaurus, “darken” has 17 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for darken along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for darken
Antonyms for darken
- brighten
- cleanse
- elevate
- illuminate
- light
- lighten
- purify
- reveal
Meanings of darken
- verb
- To make dark or darker by reducing light.
- To become dark or darker (having less light).
- To get dark (referring to the sky, either in the evening or as a result of cloud).
- To make dark or darker in colour.
- To become dark or darker in colour.
- To render gloomy, darker in mood.
- To become gloomy, darker in mood.
- To blind, impair the eyesight.
- To be blinded, lose one’s eyesight.
- To cloud, obscure, or perplex; to render less clear or intelligible.
- To make foul; to sully; to tarnish.
Example Sentences
- The clouds began to darken as the storm approached.
- His mood seemed to darken as the conversation turned to sensitive topics.
- She used a stain to darken the wood of the table.
- The events of the past seemed to darken his outlook on life.
- The evening sky started to darken as the sun set behind the mountains.
On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to darken, such as: blacken, blur, brighten, cleanse, dim, dusk, eclipse.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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