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to darken
01
scurire, abbattere
to become darker in color or shade
Intransitive
Example
The room slowly darkened as the sun set, filling the space with a soft twilight.
As the storm clouds gathered, the sky began to darken, casting shadows over the landscape.
As night fell, the forest darkened, the trees blending together in the dim light.
02
scurire, oscurire
to make something less light in color, often turning it towards a darker shade
Transitive: to darken color of something
Example
The artist darkened the shadows in the painting for a more dramatic effect.
Over time, the sun exposure has darkened the wooden furniture.
She darkened her hair color with a new dye.
03
oscurire, macchiare
to diminish or stain the favorable qualities of something or cast doubt upon it
Transitive: to darken sth
Example
The scandalous revelation darkened her family 's name, causing embarrassment and shame among relatives.
The controversial decision darkened the company 's public image, leading to a loss of consumer trust.
The scandal darkened his once-spotless reputation, leaving him ostracized by his peers.
Esempio
The room slowly darkened as the sun set, filling the space with a soft twilight.
As the storm clouds gathered, the sky began to darken, casting shadows over the landscape.
As night fell, the forest darkened, the trees blending together in the dim light.
With each passing hour, the bruises on her skin began to darken, indicating worsening injuries.
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