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nigrify

/ˈnɪɡ.rɪ.faɪ/

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verb

formalcommonobsolete/ˈnɪɡ.rɪ.faɪ/

An obsolete verb meaning to make black or darken, derived from Latin 'niger' (black).

  • 🇷🇺Устаревший глагол, означающий делать чёрным или затемнять, происходящий от латинского 'niger' (чёрный).
  1. Make or become black C2 formal

    To turn something black or dark in color.

    • The smoke from the fire began to nigrify the white walls.
    • Over time, the silver jewelry started to nigrify due to tarnish.
    • The artist used charcoal to nigrify the background of the painting.

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    Synonyms: blackendarken

    Antonyms: blanchbleachpalewhiten