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darken

[ˈdɑːkən]

darken Definition

  • 1to become or make something dark or darker in color
  • 2to make a situation worse or more serious
  • 3to become or make someone sad or angry

Using darken: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "darken" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sky began to darken as the storm approached.

  • Example

    The curtains were drawn to darken the room.

  • Example

    The scandal will darken his reputation forever.

  • Example

    The news of the accident darkened her mood.

darken Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for darken

Phrases with darken

  • darken someone's door

    to visit someone, especially when they are not welcome

    Example

    I don't want him to darken my door again.

  • darken someone's doorstep

    to visit someone, especially when they are not welcome

    Example

    She never darkened his doorstep again after their argument.

  • darken one's mood

    to make someone feel sad or angry

    Example

    The news of the accident darkened her mood for the rest of the day.

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Summary: darken in Brief

The verb 'darken' [ˈdɑːkən] means to make something dark or darker in color, to worsen a situation, or to make someone sad or angry. Examples include 'The sky began to darken as the storm approached,' and 'The scandal will darken his reputation forever.' Phrases include 'darken someone's door,' meaning to visit someone unwelcome, and 'darken one's mood,' meaning to make someone feel sad or angry.