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(dark-en) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to make something less bright or to become less bright.

Example Sentence

Rain clouds can darken the sky.

More Example Sentences

He tried to darken the room for sleeping.

Synonyms

dim; shadow; obscure

Antonyms

lighten; brighten; illuminate

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Rhymes

  • barkan
  • darken
  • harken
  • hearken
  • marcon
  • markan
  • marken
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