blacken

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas schwarz oder dunkel zu färben bzw. zu schwärzen; übertragen auch, jemandes Ruf zu schädigen oder jemanden schlechtzumachen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something black or dark in color, or to damage someone's reputation.

1. Make or become blackB2formal

   To cause something to turn black in color, or to become black.

   Schwärzen

   • The smoke from the fire blackened the walls of the room.
   • The sky blackened as the storm approached.
   • The metal blackened after being exposed to the chemical.

   Synonymeblackchardarkenscorchsingesmokesmudgestain

   Antonymebleachwhiten

2. Burn slightly and superficiallyB2formal

   To burn the surface of something, affecting its color but not destroying it.

   Anbrennen

   • He blackened the steak on the grill for a smoky flavor.
   • The toast was blackened in the toaster.
   • The chef blackened the fish with a special spice rub.

   Synonymecharscorchsearsinge

Phrasal-Variantenblacken out