What is another word for darkness?
Pronunciation: [dˈɑːknəs] (IPA) 
Darkness is a term used to describe the absence or reduced presence of light. Some common synonyms for darkness include gloom, shadow, night, blackness, obscurity, and dimness. Other synonyms may include shade, dusk, murkiness, eclipse, and twilight. Depending on the context, some synonyms may be more fitting than others. For example, the term night might be more appropriate for describing darkness during nightfall, while shadow may be more appropriate for describing a reduced presence of light due to an object blocking it. Regardless of which synonym is used, darkness can create an ominous or foreboding feeling, often associated with fear or uncertainty.
