Examples of blacken in a Sentence
Fire had blackened the field.
The sky blackened as the storm approached.
Their false accusations failed to blacken my reputation.
a presidency blackened by scandal
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Leaves and buds that are bitten by frost will blacken and shrivel, sometimes all over the plant.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Let skins blister and blacken, while turning peppers with tongs, until they’re evenly blackened, about 5 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Cal Fire said the Oakdale Fire blackened 78 acres before crews halted forward progress Tuesday night.
—Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
The space’s original flooring is also intact; upon removing the carpet 16 years ago, Gretchen and John discovered the wide plank floors that had been blackened with creosote.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Let skins blister and blacken, while turning peppers with tongs, until they’re evenly blackened, about 5 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Cal Fire said the Oakdale Fire blackened 78 acres before crews halted forward progress Tuesday night.
—Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
The space’s original flooring is also intact; upon removing the carpet 16 years ago, Gretchen and John discovered the wide plank floors that had been blackened with creosote.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Blacken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blacken. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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blacken
verb
black·en
ˈblak-ən 
blackened; blackening
ˈblak-(ə-)niŋ
1
: to make or become dark or black
2
: to hurt the reputation of
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