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DARKEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Darken.

Darken - as a verb

Become dark or darker

Example: "The sky darkened"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lighten11

Tarnish or stain

Example: "A scandal that darkened the family's good name"

Make dark or darker

Example: "Darken a room"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
brighten14

Example Sentences

"The sky began to darken as the storm approached."
"She closed the blinds to darken the room."
"The chef instructed us to darken the roux by cooking it a bit longer."
"The cave entrance was darkened by thick vines hanging over it."
"The sun gradually darkened and disappeared behind the horizon."
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Word Game Points

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

DARKEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DARKEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, darken is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DARKEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DARKEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, darken is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DARKEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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