darkens
The word “darkens” has 2 syllables: dar-kens.
It's pronounced as /ˈdɑːrkənz/.
What is synonym and antonym for darkens?
In the thesaurus, “darkens” has 22 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for darkens along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for darkens
- blacken
- blackens
- blurs
- dim
- dims
- eclipse
- fades
- frowns
- glowers
- lowers
- mars
- obscure
- obscures
- overshadow
- poisons
- rages
- scowls
- spoils
- stains
- stares
- taints
- touches
Antonyms for darkens
- brightens
- cleanses
- elevates
- illuminates
- lighten
- lightens
- lights
- magnifies
- purifies
- reveals
- shines
Meanings of darkens
- 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
- As the evening approaches, the sky darkens.
- His mood darkens whenever he speaks about his past.
- The stain applied to the wood darkens its color.
- The storm clouds gather and the sky darkens ominously.
- The situation darkens as more information comes to light.
On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to darkens, such as: blacken, blackens, blurs, brightens, cleanses, dim, dims.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- blackens
- blind
- block out
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- camouflage
- cloud
- clouds
- conceals
- confuse
- cover
- cover up
- covers
- darken
- darkens
- dim
- disguise
- eclipse
- hides
- mask
- misrepresent
- muddy
- overshadow
- overshadows
- shroud
- suppresses
- veil