BLACKEN
- to make black [v BLACKENED, BLACKENING, BLACKENS]
- Become or make black or dark, esp. as a result of burning, decay, or bruising
- Dye or color (the face or hair) black for camouflage or cosmetic effect
- (of the sky) Become dark as night or a storm approaches
- Damage or destroy (someone's good reputation); defame
- to defame (to destroy the reputation of) [v -ED, -ING, -S]