CEFR C1

becloud

verb

Meaning

To make something unclear, obscure, or difficult to understand or see.

Examples

The sudden scandal seemed to becloud the politician's once-sterling reputation.
His judgment was beclouded by anger, preventing him from making a rational decision.

Synonyms: obscure, confuse, dim, muddy

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becloud (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /bɪˈklaʊd/

Definition

To make something unclear, obscure, or difficult to understand or see.

Examples

The sudden scandal seemed to becloud the politician's once-sterling reputation.
His judgment was beclouded by anger, preventing him from making a rational decision.
The complex legal jargon served only to becloud the simple issue at hand.

How to Use becloud

becloud something (verb): To make something unclear or difficult to see or understand. — "The heavy rain began to becloud the windshield."
becloud someone's judgment (collocation): To make it difficult for someone to think clearly and make good decisions. — "His fear of failure began to becloud his judgment."

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