whitens

Makes pale again

Whitens is the verb form of whiten—to make or become white or whiter.

Teeth whiteners whiten teeth.

Bleach whitens fabric.

Her face whitened when she heard the news.

The snow whitened the landscape overnight.

bleaches

bleach

Chemical stain and germ killer

peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
decolorizeRemove color from something

oxidize · strip · lighten · blanch · discoloration · colorfast · laundry · fabric · linen · cotton

fades

pale

Lacking color intensity

dimLow in light
discolorAlter original hue
wash-outFailure or cancellation

age · weather · exposure · UV · sunlight · muted · ghostly · ashen · wan · blanch

cleans

toothpaste

Oral cleaning gel

dentalRelating to teeth
enamelHard glossy coating
smilePleased facial expression

teeth · polish · scrub · rinse · wash · strips · mouthwash · fluoride · tartar · plaque

brightens

illuminate

Supply with radiance

lightenMake less heavy
glowSteady, soft light
radiateSend forth rays

shine · luminous · brilliant · sparkle · gleam · shimmer · luster · enhance · complexion · skin

Opposites

color/lightness change

whitensdarkens

Becomes less bright

blackens · colors · yellows · dyes · browns

cleanliness/purity

whitensdirties

Makes unclean

stains · soils · sullies · smudges · besmirches

Phrases

black and whiteWithout middle ground
white lieHarmless minor falsehood
white flagSignal of capitulation
white winePale fermented grape beverage
white riceRefined grain, husk removed
egg whiteClear protein surrounding yolk

Family

white, whitewash, whiten, whiter, whiteout, whitened, whitest, whitener, whiteboard

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G