blacken  2012

the definition of the word blacken:1.To make black. [br]2. To sully or defame: a scandal that blackened the mayor's name. 3. To coat (fish or meat, for example) with pepper and other spices and then quickly sear in a very hot skillet, thereby producing meat that is black on the outside but tender on the inside. v.intr. To become dark or black: The day blackened into nig...