Antonyms for darkeningdark·en·ing

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1. blackening, darkeningadjective

   changing to a darker color

   Antonyms:
   light

   Synonyms:
   blackening

2. darkeningadjective

   becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over

   "the darkening sky"

   Antonyms:
   light

How to use darkening in a sentence?

1. Peter Schultz:

   We show that carbon acts like a stealth darkening agent, from the standpoint of spectral analysis, it's like an invisible paint.

2. Manisha Balwani:

   In these trials, the biggest improvement is in the quality of life. It made a huge difference, it's a severe condition with extreme photosensitivity, and this is showing the action of a skin-darkening agent that is measurable and significant.

3. John Pomeroy:

   Glaciers have algae growths often feeding on carbon deposits so that is further darkening the ice.

4. Janet Louise Holman:

   When in the pursuit of happiness Obstacles cross our way, When all seems lost And there is a darkening of the day. Remember God in His heaven And it does not cost to call. We'll find despite our troubles We've been blessed after all.

5. Patricia Jackson:

   There are teachers looking over their shoulders wondering if someone's going to be at their door darkening their door, saying you said something or you mentioned something or used something that you were not supposed to.

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