darkness
US /ˈdɑːrk.nəs/
UK /ˈdɑːrk.nəs/
1.
the partial or total absence of light
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The room was plunged into complete darkness when the power went out.
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He was afraid of the darkness.
2.
the state of being evil or morally wrong
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His heart was filled with darkness and hatred.
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The story explored the darkness of human nature.