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Obfuscation

Verb / ˌɑ:bfʌˈskeɪʃʌn / Another word for obfuscation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Obfuscation means the act of making something unclear or confusing, usually on purpose.

Synonyms & similar words

bewilderment befuddlement puzzlement bafflement bemusement mystification confusion mystification vagueness equivocation evasion deception misrepresentation ambiguity opacity bewilderment perplexity abstruseness complexity indistinctness cloudiness haziness uncertainty doubtfulness nebulousness enigma

Example sentences

  1. The instructions were written with so much obfuscation that nobody could understand them.
  2. The company used obfuscation to hide the fact that they were polluting the river.
  3. The teacher accused the student of obfuscation when he tried to explain why he didn't do his homework.
  4. The lawyer used obfuscation to confuse the jury and get his client acquitted.
  5. The author's obfuscation made it difficult to understand the plot of the book.

Quotes

  • Obfuscation is the art of obscuring the truth.
  • Obfuscation is the politician's stock-in-trade.
  • Obfuscation is a way of avoiding the hard truth.

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