Dark money refers to the anonymous funding of political campaigns or groups, allowing contributors to evade disclosure laws and potential public scrutiny. There are several synonyms for this term, including untraceable funds, covert contributions, anonymous donations, and undisclosed monies. Other related terms include shadow financing, unreported contributions, and secret donations. The use of dark money has been a growing concern in politics in recent years, as it allows for special interests to influence elections without accountability. Some organizations and political leaders have called for greater transparency and restrictions on dark money in order to protect the integrity of democratic elections.