Blackening

black·en  (blkn)

v. black·ened, black·en·ing, black·ens

v.tr.

1. To make black.

2. To sully or defame: a scandal that blackened the mayor's name.

3. To coat (fish or meat, for example) with pepper and other spices and then quickly sear in a very hot skillet, thereby producing meat that is black on the outside but tender on the inside.

v.intr.

To become dark or black: The day blackened into night.

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blacken·er n.

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Blackening shoemakers collectively. See also bleche.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

blackening - changing to a darker color darkening change of color - an act that changes the light that something reflects obfuscation - darkening or obscuring the sight of something