EnglishMain Dictionary
darken
Universal Words
verb (written)
1 to become dark; to make sth dark:
[V] The sky began to darken as the storm approached. * [VN] We walked quickly through the darkened streets. * a darkened room
2 to make sb unhappy or angry; to become unhappy or angry:
[VN] It was a tragedy that darkened his later life. * [V] Her mood darkened at the news. * Luke's face darkened (= he looked angry).
IDIOMS
never darken my door again (old-fashioned, humorous) used to tell sb never to come to your home again:
Go! And never darken my door again!
