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   black·en

   /ˈblak(ə)n/

   verb

   • 1. become or make black or dark, especially as a result of burning, decay, or bruising: "he set fire to the paper, watching the end blacken as it burned" Similar make blackblackdarkenmake dark/darkerdirtymake dirtymake sootymake smokystaingrimebegrimebefoulsoilgrow/become blackdarkendimgrow dimcloud overOpposite whitencleanlightenbrighten
   • ▪ dye or color (the face or hair) black for camouflage or cosmetic effect: "in full combat gear with blackened faces"
   • ▪ damage or destroy (someone's good reputation); defame: "she won't thank you for blackening her husband's name" Similar sullytarnishblotbesmirchdrag through the mud/mirestaintaintsmearsmudgebefoulsoilcontaminatepollutedisgracedishonorbring 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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