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blacken

The correct spelling is blacken.

How to pronounce blacken

/ˈblækən/
verb

IPA: /ˈblækən/

Say it like: Bla-ken

The correct spelling is blacken. (causative) To cause to be or become black. For example: "The sky blackened as the storm clouds rolled in."

Usage Examples

The sky blackened as the storm clouds rolled in.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.(causative) To cause to be or become black.
  2. 2.To become black.
  3. 3.(causative) To make dirty.
  4. 4.To defame or sully.
  5. 5.To cook (meat or fish) by coating with pepper, etc., and quickly searing in a hot pan.

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