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darkening

/ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋɡ/

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verb

To make dark or darker by reducing light.

Examples :

"The storm clouds were darkening the sky, making it look like evening even though it was only 3 PM. "

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verb

To become dark or darker (having less light).

Examples :

"The sky was slowly darkening as the sun set. "

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verb

To get dark (referring to the sky, either in the evening or as a result of cloud).

Examples :

"The sky was slowly darkening as the sun began to set after our soccer practice. "

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verb

To make dark or darker in colour.

Examples :

"The chef was darkening the sauce by adding balsamic vinegar. "

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To become dark or darker in colour.

Examples :

"The sky was darkening as the storm approached. "

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verb

To render gloomy, darker in mood.

Examples :

"The news of the company layoffs was definitely darkening the mood at the office. "

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verb

To become gloomy, darker in mood.

Examples :

"The news of the accident began to darken the mood in the classroom. "

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verb

To blind, impair the eyesight.

Examples :

"The sudden smoke from the fire was darkening her vision. "

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verb

To be blinded, lose one’s eyesight.

Examples :

"The accident was so sudden that it risked darkening his sight forever. "

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verb

To cloud, obscure, or perplex; to render less clear or intelligible.

Examples :

"The confusing instructions for the science project were darkening my understanding of the experiment. "

appearance nature weather condition

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verb

To make foul; to sully; to tarnish.

Examples :

"The politician's lies were darkening his reputation, making people trust him less. "

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noun

The act of something becoming darker.

Examples :

"The darkening of the sky signaled the approaching storm. "

appearance condition nature