verb
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to make or become black or dirty
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(tr) to defame; slander (esp in the phrase blacken someone's name )
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of blacken
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at black, -en 1
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, some younger players had a class with director of player development Malcolm Blacken and some veterans came in early for their first lift of the week.
From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2022
And oftentimes, Mr. Blacken notices the athletes get tired of them in a year or two.
From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2022
Regardless, Mr. Blacken said one of his biggest points of emphasis is “learning how to say no.”
From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2022
"We do have a team psychologist and she’s available, as well as not just myself but position coaches, coordinators and Malcolm Blacken, who is our director of player development. … We’re there for them."
From Fox News • Dec. 30, 2021
Blacken one box in the flame of an oil lamp.
From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study by Ontario. Ministry of Education
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