Meaning of the word murk in English

What does murk mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

murk

US /mɝːk/
UK /mɜːk/

Noun

darkness or gloom

Example:
The old house was shrouded in murk.
He disappeared into the murk of the alley.

Verb

to make or become dark or gloomy

Example:
The clouds began to murk the sky.
The water in the pond had murked over time.