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darken Synonyms

Another word for darken

Choosing another word for darken depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make or become dark or darker in color, shade, or level of light.

Usage Example

"Heavy storm clouds began to dim the afternoon sky."

Strongest
dim
Strong
blacken
shade
cloud
shadow
obscure
eclipse
Weak
deepen

• verb (Context 2)

To become or cause to become gloomy, sad, angry, or troubled in mood or facial expression.

Usage Example

"Her expression darkened as she read the disappointing news in the letter."

Strong
sadden
dampen
cloud
cast a pall over
depress
sour

Opposites of darken

The opposite of darken shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

brighten
lighten
cheer
illuminate
uplift
gladden
illumine
whiten
See all opposites of darken

• Nearby Words

dark
dark-eyed junco
dark-spotted anaconda
darken
darkhorse
darkish
darkly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Darken. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/darken
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