Synonyms for blackening
black·en·ing

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1. blackening, darkeningnoun

   changing to a darker color

   Synonyms:
   darkening

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1. • Change Of Color

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1. List of paraphrases for "blackening":

   discrediting

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How to say blackening in sign language?

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How to use blackening in a sentence?

1. Ouyang Yujing:

   But if they are aimed at putting pressure on China or blackening its name, then you can view it like a spring, which has an applied force and a counterforce. The more the pressure, the greater the reaction.

2. Ouyang Yujing:

   Of course we're willing to take on board constructive comments and criticism by the relevant countries, but if they are aimed at putting pressure on China or blackening its name, then you can view it like a spring, which has an applied force and a counterforce. The more the pressure, the greater the reaction.