Meaning & use
darken
To make or become darker in color, light, or mood.
See it in a sentence
Storm clouds began to darken the sky over the valley.
His expression darkened when he heard the disappointing news.
A note on using this word
Darken can describe a literal loss of light or a figurative shift toward a gloomier mood.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
brightenlighten
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