LIGHTEN Antonyms
5 antonyms for
lighten.
(opposite meanings)
Best Opposite Words For LIGHTEN
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| darken | verb, noun v, n | |||||
verb • become dark or darker • tarnish or stain • make dark or darker | ||||||
| weigh down | verb v | |||||
verb • be oppressive or disheartening to • exert a force with a heavy weight | ||||||
| burden | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an onerous or difficult concern • weight to be borne or conveyed • the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work • the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse verb • weight down with a load • impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to | ||||||
| oppress | verb v | |||||
verb • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • cause to suffer | ||||||
| sadden | verb v | |||||
verb • make unhappy • come to feel sad | ||||||