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BLACKENING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Blackening.

Blackening - as a noun

Changing to a darker color

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
darkening15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of color
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Blackening - as a verb

(causative) to cause to be or become black.

To become black.

Example: "The sky blackened as the storm clouds rolled in."

(causative) to make dirty.

To defame or sully.

To cook (meat or fish) by coating with pepper, etc., and quickly searing in a hot pan.

Example Sentences

"The blackening of the metal was caused by exposure to high heat."
"The blackening of the wood gave it an antique look."
"The blackening on the edges of the paper indicated it had been burned."
"The chef added a sprinkle of blackening to the fish for extra flavor."
"The blackening of the sky signaled an approaching storm."
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Word Game Points

Is BLACKENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blackening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLACKENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is BLACKENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blackening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLACKENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is BLACKENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blackening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLACKENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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