English dictionary

darken

/'d/A/rk/@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

become dark or darker

verb.change

Examples
The sky darkened.

Antonyms lighten lighten up

Source: WordNet 3.0
tarnish or stain

verb.contact

Examples
A scandal that darkened the family's good name.

Source: WordNet 3.0
make dark or darker

verb.change

Examples
Darken a room.

Antonyms brighten lighten lighten up

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make dark or black; to deprive of light; to obscure; as, a <i>darkened</i> room.

verb

Source: webster1913
To grow or darker.

verb

Source: webster1913