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Synonyms

• dark absence of light or illumination ; absence of moral or spiritual values; an unilluminated area; the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside ; an unenlightened state; devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; (used of color) having a dark hue; brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes); stemming from evil characteristics or forces; secret; showing a brooding ill humor; lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture; marked by difficulty of style or expression; causing dejection; not giving performances

• “he moved off into the darkness“

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• dark absence of light or illumination ; absence of moral or spiritual values; an unilluminated area; the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside ; an unenlightened state; devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; (used of color) having a dark hue; brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes); stemming from evil characteristics or forces; secret; showing a brooding ill humor; lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture; marked by difficulty of style or expression; causing dejection; not giving performances
• shadow follow, usually without the person’s knowledge; cast a shadow over ; make appear small by comparison; shade within clear boundaries ; an unilluminated area; something existing in perception only; a premonition of something adverse; an indication that something has been present; refuge from danger or observation; a dominating and pervasive presence; a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements ; an inseparable companion

• “the powers of darkness“

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• wickedness morally objectionable behavior ; absence of moral or spiritual values; the quality of being wicked ; estrangement from god ; the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions
• dark absence of light or illumination ; absence of moral or spiritual values; an unilluminated area; the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside ; an unenlightened state; devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; (used of color) having a dark hue; brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes); stemming from evil characteristics or forces; secret; showing a brooding ill humor; lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture; marked by difficulty of style or expression; causing dejection; not giving performances

• “he was in the dark concerning their intentions“
• “his lectures dispelled the darkness“

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• dark absence of light or illumination ; absence of moral or spiritual values; an unilluminated area; the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside ; an unenlightened state; devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; (used of color) having a dark hue; brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes); stemming from evil characteristics or forces; secret; showing a brooding ill humor; lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture; marked by difficulty of style or expression; causing dejection; not giving performances

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• duskiness the state of being poorly illuminated ; a swarthy complexion
• swarthiness a swarthy complexion