negroize

/nɛɡroɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

To make something black or dark.

“The artist tried to negroize the painting to create a dramatic effect.”

2. noun

A process of making something black or dark.

“The negroization of the city’s skyline was a result of the new pollution laws.”

Synonyms

  • blacken
  • darken

Antonyms

  • brighten
  • whiten