Darken
verb (used with object)
1.
to make dark or darker.
2.
to make obscure.
3.
to make less white or clear in color.
4.
to make gloomy; sadden:
He darkened the festivities by his presence.
5.
to make blind.
verb (used without object)
6.
to become dark or darker.
7.
to become obscure.
8.
to become less white or clear in color.
9.
to grow clouded, as with gloom or anger.
10.
to become blind.
Idioms
11.
darken someone’s door, to come to visit; make an appearance:
Never darken my door again!
verb
1.
to make or become dark or darker
2.
to make or become gloomy, angry, or sad: his mood darkened
3.
(usually used with a negative) darken someone’s door, to visit someone: never darken my door again!
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