make or become black; "The smoke blackened the ceiling"; "The ceiling blackened"
burn so as to affect color or taste; "blackened chicken breast"; "The ceiling above the fireplace was charred"
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color; "The cook blackened the chicken breast"; "The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece"; "the flames scorched the ceiling"
make or become black
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
