Dark and Ill

Dark

Dark adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.

Usage example: dark deeds that resulted in the Russian czar being known to history as Ivan the Terrible

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Ill and dark are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ill" instead an adjective "Dark".

Nearby Words: darken, darkness, darkened, darkening, darkly

Ill adjective - Being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come.

Usage example: the abrupt breakdown of negotiations appears to be an ill omen for this ongoing hostage situation

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Dark and ill are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dark" instead an adjective "Ill".

Nearby Word: illness

good dark

good ill

The fact that they're also birds of ill-omen is frequently remarked upon ("dark wings, dark words"), given that most of the messages people get are bad news.

Source: Clever Crows
In Razia's Shadow, citizens of the light cannot be around citizens of the dark for extended periods of time without becoming fatally ill.

Source: Allergic to Evil
Shoo Out the Clowns: Case 21 was chock full of Nightmare Fuel from the beginning, but the case truly takes a dark turn when Lars falls deathly ill.

Source: Video Game / Criminal Case

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