Definition of dark (Entry 2 of 3)
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obscure, dark, vague, enigmatic, cryptic, ambiguous, equivocal mean not clearly understandable. obscure implies a hiding or veiling of meaning through some inadequacy of expression or withholding of full knowledge.
//obscure poems dark implies an imperfect or clouded revelation often with ominous or sinister suggestion.
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muttered dark hints of revenge vague implies a lack of clear formulation due to inadequate conception or consideration.
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a vague sense of obligation enigmatic stresses a puzzling, mystifying quality.
//enigmatic occult writings cryptic implies a purposely concealed meaning.
//cryptic hints of hidden treasure ambiguous applies to language capable of more than one interpretation.
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an ambiguous directive equivocal applies to language left open to differing interpretations with the intention of deceiving or evading.
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moral precepts with equivocal phrasing
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before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
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Middle English derk, from Old English deorc; akin to Old High German tarchannen to hide
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