dar
ken
Third Person
darkens
Present Participle
darkening
Past Tense
darkened
Past Participle
darkened
1
to become darker in color or shade
- As the storm clouds gathered, the sky began to darken, casting shadows over the landscape.
- The room slowly darkened as the sun set, filling the space with a soft twilight.
- With each passing hour, the bruises on her skin began to darken, indicating worsening injuries.
- As night fell, the forest darkened, the trees blending together in the dim light.
Antonyms:
2
to make something less light in color, often turning it towards a darker shade
transitive
- The storm clouds are currently darkening the sky.
- Over time, the sun exposure has darkened the wooden furniture.
- She darkened her hair color with a new dye.
- The artist darkened the shadows in the painting for a more dramatic effect.
- The chef darkened the sauce by adding a rich, flavorful ingredient.
Antonyms:
3
to diminish or stain the favorable qualities of something or cast doubt upon it
transitive
- The scandal darkened his once-spotless reputation, leaving him ostracized by his peers.
- The controversial decision darkened the company's public image, leading to a loss of consumer trust.
- His criminal record darkened his prospects for finding employment, despite his qualifications and skills.
- The unfortunate incident darkened the town's reputation, tarnishing its image as a safe and welcoming community.
- The scandalous revelation darkened her family's name, causing embarrassment and shame among relatives.