obfuscate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/

Definition

To make something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand.

Examples

• The company tried to obfuscate its financial problems by presenting misleading data.

• Legal jargon often serves to obfuscate simple concepts for the average person.

• Rather than clarify, the speaker's long-winded explanation only served to obfuscate the main point.

Synonyms of obfuscate

Words with a similar meaning to obfuscate:

• confuse
• muddle
• obscure
• bewilder

Antonyms of obfuscate

Words with the opposite meaning to obfuscate:

• clarify
• illuminate
• explain

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