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   blacken

   /ˈblak(ə)n/

   verb

   • 1. make or become black or dark, especially as a result of burning, decay, or bruising: "stone blackened by the soot of ages" Similar make blackblackdarkenmake dark/darkerdirtymake dirtymake sootymake smokystaingrimebegrimebefoulsoilgrow/become blackdarkendimgrow dimcloud overOpposite whitencleanlightenbrighten
   • ▪ dye or colour (the face or hair) black for camouflage or cosmetic effect: "paras in full combat gear with blackened faces"
   • ▪ damage or destroy (someone's reputation) by speaking badly of them: "she won't thank you for blackening her husband's name" Similar sullytarnishblotbesmirchdrag through the mud/mirestaintaintsmearsmudgebefoulsoilcontaminatepollutedisgracedishonourbring discredit toinjuredamagespoilslanderdefametraduceliterary:besmearsmircharchaic:spotbreathe onOpposite clearenhance

   Scrabble Points: 15

   • B

     3

   • L

     1

   • A

     1

   • C

     3

   • K

     5

   • E

     1

   • N

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