English Dictionary
Definition of “darken”
darken (ˈdɑːkən
)
Definitions
verb
- to make or become dark or darker
- to make or become gloomy, angry, or sad ⇒
his mood darkened
- See darken someone's door
Alternative Forms
ˈdarkener noun
Synonyms
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cloud,
shadow,
shade,
obscure,
eclipse,
dim,
deepen,
overshadow,
blacken,
becloud,
Usage examples
But let us not darken our hearts by imagining the trial of their gentle loyalty in the Dark Tower.
J.R.R. Tolkien, THE LORD OF THE RINGS (2004)The pair examined how soot particles affect the atmosphere when they darken snow and ice.
New Scientist (2003)"Now you just have to wait for pollution to darken the stones like the front of the house," said mason Steve.
Globe and Mail (2003)But I expect we'll take her indoors before the skies darken , just to be on the safe side.
Sun, News of the World (1999)My parents said, "If you are a communist don't darken our doors.
Doris Lessing, THE SWEETEST DREAM (2001)
