redarken

ˈrɛdɑːrn

Definitions

1. verb

to become or make something darker or more intense in color, especially by adding a pigment or dye

“The artist redarkened the painting to create a more dramatic atmosphere.”

2. verb (transitive)

to make something darker or more intense in color

“The photographer tried to redarken the shadows in the photo to make it more dramatic.”

3. verb (intransitive)

to grow or become darker or more intense in color

“The sun was redarkening the sky as it set over the horizon.”

Synonyms

  • darken
  • intensify

Antonyms

  • bleach
  • lighten