darken

//ˈdɑːr.kən//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Verb

darkenInfinitive
darkenPresent tense
darkenedPast tense
darkenedPast participle
darkeningPresent participle
darkensThird-person singular
1

To make or become dark or darker in color, shade, or light.

The sky darkened as the storm approached.

2

To make or become gloomy, sad, or troubled.

Her expression darkened when she heard the bad news.

3

To obscure or make less clear; to cloud.

His judgment was darkened by anger.

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