abys
v. C2 Proficiency abys
v. to fall into a very dark and deep place. This word is very old and you will only see it in very old books or poems.
v. to fall into a deep abyss or chasm. Archaic in modern usage; primarily found in historical literature or poetic contexts.
The hero fell into the dark abyss.
The poet describes the soul's descent into the abys of despair, using the image to illustrate a complete loss of hope and direction.