duisteren

Definitions of duisteren
  1. verb
    make dark or darker
    synonyms: donkeren, verdonkeren, verduisteren
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    antonyms:
    oplichten
    make lighter or brighter
    types:
    verblinden
    make dim by comparison or conceal
    vervagen, wegdoezelen
    make dim or lusterless
    bewolken
    make overcast or cloudy
    type of:
    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam
    synonyms: betrekken, donkeren, schemeren, versomberen
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