Synonyms for

Obscures

Verb / ʌˈbskjʊrz / Another word for obscures — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make something unclear or difficult to understand

Synonyms & similar words

mist befog hazeover veil hide obscure cloud bedim blotout confuse obnubilate overcloud obliterate fog becloud blur muddle confuse blur veil mask cloud hide conceal camouflage disguise obfuscate complicate entangle perplex bewilder baffle mystify puzzle befog darken

Example sentences

  1. The smoke from the fire obscures the sky.
  2. The author's use of metaphors sometimes obscures the meaning of the text.
  3. The thick curtains in the room obscure the sunlight.
  4. The detective's investigation was obscured by conflicting witness accounts.
  5. The politician's evasive answers obscured the truth.

Quotes

  • The clouds obscure the sun, but they cannot extinguish its light.
  • Lies and secrets, darkness obscures the path of the truth.
  • The enemy sometimes stays hidden in darkness and obscurity.

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