Darken, v. a.
- 1. Obscure, cloud, dim, shade, shadow, make dark, make dim.
- 2. Gloom, make gloomy, sadden, depress, damp, chill.
- 3. Benight, make ignorant, stultify, stupefy.
- 4. Perplex, obscure, make intricate.
- 5. Sully, stain, dull, dim, defile.
Darken, v. n. Grow dark.
Darkling, a. In the dark, obscure, mysterious, mystic, hidden, concealed.
Darkness, n.
- 1. Obscurity, dimness, dark, want of light.
- 2. Ignorance, blindness, want of knowledge.
- 3. Gloom, despondency, cheerlessness, joylessness.
Darksome, a. Obscure, gloomy. See dark.
Darling, n. Favorite, idol, pet, dear, love, sweet-heart, dear one.
Darling, a. Favorite, beloved, dear, precious, much loved.
Dart, v. a.
- 1. Hurl, throw, launch, jaculate, let fly.
- 2. Emit, shoot, send off.
Dart, v. n. Rush, fly swiftly, spring.
Darter, n. (Ornith.) Snake-bird.
Dartre, n. [Fr.] Herpes, tetter.
Dartrous, a. Herpetic.
Dash, v. a.
- 1. Strike violently, hurl forcibly.