Main Entry:

black·en

Pronunciation:

\ˈbla-kən\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

black·ened; black·en·ing \ˈblak-niŋ, ˈbla-kə-\

Date:

14th century

intransitive verb : to become dark or black <the sky blackens> transitive verb 1 : to make black 2 : defame, sully <blackened her reputation>

— black·en·er \ˈblak-nər, ˈbla-kə-\ noun