blacken

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de noircir quelque chose ou de lui donner une couleur noire ou sombre, ou pour ternir ou salir la réputation de quelqu'un.

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.

   Noircir

   • 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.

   Synonymesblackchardarkenscorchsingesmokesmudgestain

   Antonymesbleachwhiten

2. Burn slightly and superficiallyB2formal

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

   Noircir en brûlant superficiellement

   • 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.

   Synonymescharscorchsearsinge

Variantes phrasalblacken out