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darken vs maculate

maculate vs darken

darken is not an adjective while maculate is an adjective.

darken and maculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
darken No No Yes No
maculate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, maculate is a hypernym of darken; that is, maculate is a word with a broader meaning than darken:
  • darken: tarnish or stain
  • maculate: make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Other hypernyms of darken include defile, stain, sully, tarnish.
darken (adjective) maculate (adjective)
spotted or blotched
morally blemished; stained or impure
darken (verb) maculate (verb)
become dark or darker spot, stain, or pollute
make dark or darker make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
tarnish or stain
Difference between darken and maculate

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