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dark age

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Synonyms & Antonyms of dark age

as in sunset, nadir

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for dark age

nadir,
sunset

decadence,
declension,
declination,
decline,
degeneracy,
degeneration,
degradation,
dégringolade,
descent,
deterioration,
devolution,
downfall,
downgrade,
ebb,
eclipse,
fall

decay,
rotting,
spoiling

breakup,
crumbling,
decomposition,
disintegration,
dissolution

abasement,
debasement

depreciation,
lessening

decimation,
demolishment,
demolition,
desolation,
destruction,
havoc,
ruin,
ruination

abatement,
decrease,
decrement,
de-escalation,
deflation,
diminishment,
diminution,
dip,
downslide,
downtrend,
downturn,
drop,
drop-off,
falloff,
loss,
lowering,
reduction,
sag,
shrinkage,
slip,
slump

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for dark age

ascent,
rise,
upswing

advancement,
development,
evolution,
growth

blossoming,
flourishing,
flowering

renewal,
restoration,
revitalization

heightening

accretion,
accrual,
addendum,
addition,
augmentation,
boost,
enhancement,
gain,
increase,
increment,
raise,
supplement

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