dark up
The phrase "dark up" is an informal term that can mean to become darker or to intensify darker themes in a narrative.
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Definition
B1General
(informal)To become darker in color or appearance.
Example
- The sky started to dark up as the storm approached.
C1Narrative
(informal, literary)To intensify the dark elements or themes in a story.
Example
- The author decided to dark up the plot to make it more thrilling.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dark up":
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