Blackening

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

Examples

“blackenings of my reputation”

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