🌑darken

verb
/ˈdɑːrkən/

Meaning

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Example Sentences

The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.

Example Expressions

darken the mood

Synonyms

dim, blacken, shade, obscure, dull

Antonyms

brighten, lighten, illuminate

Collocations

darken the sky, darken a room, darken the mood, darken with age

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