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Noun
The act of injuring another's reputation through slander
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“Perhaps the most obvious of these is his blackening of the reputation of Parmenion, presumably to justify Alexander's subsequent elimination of his most senior commander.”
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A mark or discoloration, especially that caused by impact or the application of pressure
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Defamation through malicious attacks and false portrayal
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A film or stain formed on an exposed surface of a mineral or metal
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Present participle for to make or grow dark, dim, or indistinct
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“Soon, war clouds would blacken the horizon.”
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Present participle for to make dirty or sooty
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“Over time, the soot would blacken the light orange-red brick of old masonry masterpieces.”
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Present participle for to damage the reputation of, especially with libelous statements
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“The administration is so wedded to spin and manipulation that it is seeking to blacken a decent man's reputation.”
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Present participle for to burn so or sear the surface of something
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Present participle for to decrease the value, character, or quality of
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Present participle for to make or become angry, unhappy, or gloomy
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Present participle for to lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
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Present participle for to give color to
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