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blackened

The correct spelling is blackened.

How to pronounce blackened

verb

Say it like: Bla-ken-ed

The correct spelling is blackened. (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.

Meanings

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.

adjective

  1. 1.Darkened to the point of appearing black.

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