blacken

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something black or darker in color.

• Verb

  To darken or obscure the appearance of something, often metaphorically.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈblækən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

defame , denigrate , sully , taint , tarnish , black , denigrate , dirty , soil

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blacken
baken , aken , shaken

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Variants

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blacken , blackened , blackener , blackeners , blackening , blackens

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Forms

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blackens, blackening

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'blacian', meaning 'to make black'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'blacken' is also used in the context of astronomy to describe the dark areas on the surface of the moon.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that blackening an object brings good luck or protection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Charcoal drawing: A drawing technique using charcoal as the primary drawing medium.

2. Obscure: Related to making something less clear or understood.

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Culture

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In literature, 'blacken' is often used metaphorically to describe a character's reputation or standing in society being damaged or ruined. In art, 'blacken' is a common technique used in charcoal drawing.

How to Memorize "blacken"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pan on the stove, slowly turning black as food is cooked.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blacken' with the color black and the idea of making something darker.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Black is the color of night, so blacken is the act to make it right'.

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