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

blacken
blur
dim
dusk
eclipse
fade
frown
gloom
mar
obscure
overshadow
poison
spoil
stain
stare
taint
touch

Antonyms for darken

brighten
cleanse
elevate
illuminate
light
lighten
purify
reveal

Meanings of darken

verb
1. To make dark or darker by reducing light.
2. To become dark or darker (having less light).
3. To get dark (referring to the sky, either in the evening or as a result of cloud).
4. To make dark or darker in colour.
5. To become dark or darker in colour.
6. To render gloomy, darker in mood.
7. To become gloomy, darker in mood.
8. To blind, impair the eyesight.
9. To be blinded, lose one’s eyesight.
10. To cloud, obscure, or perplex; to render less clear or intelligible.
11. 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.

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