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blacken
verb(black-en)
make or become black
Synonyms: black, melanise, melanize,
Antonyms: whiten,
Examples:
The smoke blackened the ceiling.
The ceiling blackened.
blacken
verb(black-en)
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
Synonyms: char, scorch, sear,
Examples:
The cook blackened the chicken breast.

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