Definition of 'blacken'

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Verb

1. make or become black; "The smoke blackened the ceiling"; "The ceiling blackened"
      Synonyms: melanize melanise nigrify black
      Antonyms: whiten white
2. burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color; "The cook blackened the chicken breast"; "The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece"; "the flames scorched the ceiling"
      Synonyms: char sear scorch

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