negritize

/ˌnɛɡrɪˈtaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to darken or add a dark tint to (something)

“The artist decided to negritize the painting to give it a dramatic effect.”

2. verb

to make or become black or darker

“The coffee will negritize over time if left in the air.”

3. noun

a process or result of negritizing something

“The negritization of the painting was a deliberate artistic choice.”

Synonyms

  • darken
  • tint

Antonyms

  • bleach
  • whiten