beˈnighten, v. rare.
(bɪˈnaɪt(ə)n)
[f. benight, app. after enlight-en: see -en.]
trans. To benight. Hence beˈnightening vbl. n.
| 1844 Blackw. Mag. LVI. 787 A mere priestly delusion to enslave and benighten mankind. 1860 Pusey Min. Proph. 193 Moral benightening which seems to cast the shadow of death over the soul. |