darkness

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable) Gloom.
  3. Noun.  (countable) The product of being dark.
  4. Noun.  (uncountable) The state or quality of reflecting little light, of tending to a blackish or brownish color.
  5. Noun.  (uncountable) Evilness, lack of understanding or compassion, reference to death or suffering.

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