blurring (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈblɜːrɪŋ/

Definition

Making something indistinct or unclear, often by rapid movement or lack of focus.

Examples

• The constant rain was blurring the view from the window.

• His vision was blurring from exhaustion after the long hike.

• The camera's focus was off, blurring the entire photograph.

How to Use blurring

blur into (prepositional phrase)

To gradually become indistinct and merge into something else. — "The two colors were blurring into one another."

blur the distinction (collocation)

To make the difference between two things unclear or hard to see. — "The company's actions are blurring the distinction between ethical and unethical practices."

blur the lines (idiom)

To make the difference between two things unclear or hard to see. — "The rapid advancement of technology is blurring the lines between work and personal life."

Synonyms of blurring

Words with a similar meaning to blurring:

• clouding
• obscuring
• muddling
• fuzzing

Antonyms of blurring

Words with the opposite meaning to blurring:

• clarifying
• sharpening
• focusing

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