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Definition darken in British English

darken verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈdɑː(r)kən/
1

to become darker, or to make something darker

Example

The sky darkened and heavy rain began to fall.

Example

His hair, darkened by sweat, clung to his head.

Synonyms and related words
block out shade darken reflect flood fade
2

to suddenly become serious or less hopeful, or to suddenly make a situation seem serious or less hopeful

Example

Philip's face darkened.

Example

The mood was darkened further by a gloomy economic forecast.

Synonyms and related words
give up on despair darken
Definition darken in British English