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darkens

[/ˈdɑːrkənz/]
verb
escurece
1. to make or become dark or darker in color
The sky darkens as the storm approaches.
O céu escurece conforme a tempestade se aproxima.
2. to make or become gloomy or sad
Bad news darkens the mood of the entire group.
Más notícias escurecem o ânimo de todo o grupo.
3. to make something less clear or obscure
Controversy darkens the reputation of the company.
A controvérsia escurece a reputação da empresa.
Synonyms
dimsblackensshadesobscuresclouds
Antonyms
brightenslightensilluminatesclarifies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escurece
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
escurece
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
escurece
standard usage
Portugal
escurece
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

darkens one's door - to arrive at someone's place uninvited
the plot darkens - the situation becomes more complicated or serious
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