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.

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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

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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