blackened

US /ˈblæk.ənd/
UK /ˈblæk.ənd/
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made or become black or dark

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The old silver spoon was completely blackened with tarnish.
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The fire left the walls blackened and charred.
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(of food) cooked by being coated with spices and seared in a very hot pan until a black crust forms

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We ordered the blackened salmon for dinner.
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The chef specializes in blackened Cajun dishes.
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to make or become black or dark

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The smoke from the fire blackened the ceiling.
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His reputation was blackened by the scandal.
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darkencharsmudgetaintsully