Definition of darken

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Darken (a.) To cast a gloom upon.

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Scioptic :: Scioptic (a.) Of or pertaining to an optical arrangement for forming images in a darkened room, usually called scioptic ball..
Overcast :: Overcast (v. t.) To cast or cover over; hence, to cloud; to darken..
Fuscation :: Fuscation (n.) A darkening; obscurity; obfuscation.
Curtain :: Curtain (n.) A hanging screen intended to darken or conceal, and admitting of being drawn back or up, and reclosed at pleasure; esp., drapery of cloth or lace hanging round a bed or at a window; in theaters, and like places, a movable screen for concealing the stage..
Overshadow :: Overshadow (v. t.) To throw a shadow, or shade, over; to darken; to obscure..
Cerargyrite :: Cerargyrite (n.) Native silver chloride, a mineral of a white to pale yellow or gray color, darkening on exposure to the light. It may be cut by a knife, like lead or horn (hence called horn silver)..
Dark :: Dark (v. t.) To darken to obscure.
Umbrageous :: Umbrageous (a.) Not easily perceived, as if from being darkened or shaded; obscure..
Mist :: Mist (n.) Hence, anything which dims or darkens, and obscures or intercepts vision..
Camera Obscura :: Camera obscura () An apparatus in which the image of an external object or objects is, by means of lenses, thrown upon a sensitized plate or surface placed at the back of an extensible darkened box or chamber variously modified; -- commonly called simply the camera..
Darkening :: Darkening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Darke.
Dim :: Dim (v. t.) To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of..
Obumbrate :: Obumbrate (v. t.) To shade; to darken; to cloud.
Incloud :: Incloud (v. t.) To envelop as in clouds; to darken; to obscure.
Camera Obscura :: Camera obscura () An apparatus in which the images of external objects, formed by a convex lens or a concave mirror, are thrown on a paper or other white surface placed in the focus of the lens or mirror within a darkened chamber, or box, so that the outlines may be traced..
Umber :: Umber (v. t.) To color with umber; to shade or darken; as, to umber over one's face..
Obscure :: Obscure (a.) To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious..
Blindfold :: Blindfold (a.) Having the eyes covered; blinded; having the mental eye darkened. Hence: Heedless; reckless; as, blindfold zeal; blindfold fury..
Pitch :: Pitch (n.) Fig.: To darken; to blacken; to obscure.
Shadow :: Shadow (n.) To cloud; to darken; to cast a gloom over.
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