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Meaning of Blackening | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The act or process of turning (becoming) black in colour.
    uncountable
  2. The result or an instance of such an act or process; a black stain or mark.
    countable
  3. Any of various (dark-colored) surface treatments for metal substrates, to inhibit corrosion.
    countable, uncountable
  4. The act of defaming or sullying.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

العربية الاسوداد تسويد
Deutsch Schwärze
Ελληνικά αμαύρωση μαύρισμα
Suomi mustaaminen mustaus mustuminen
한국어 흑화
Svenska svärtning

Examples

“blackenings of my reputation”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

blackenization Blackens Blacker Blackerby Blackest blacketeer

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