Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Blackening

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act or process of turning (becoming) black in colour. uncountable
  2. 2
    changing to a darker color wordnet
  3. 3
    The result or an instance of such an act or process; a black stain or mark. countable
  4. 4
    Any of various (dark-colored) surface treatments for metal substrates, to inhibit corrosion. countable, uncountable
  5. 5
    The act of defaming or sullying. countable, uncountable

    "blackenings of my reputation"

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of blacken form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From blacken + -ing.

Etymology 2

From blacken + -ing.

See also for "blackening"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: blackening