obfuscation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɒbfʌˈskeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of making something unclear, obscure, or difficult to understand, often intentionally.

Examples

• The company's financial report was criticized for its obfuscation of key figures.

• Legal documents often contain language that leads to obfuscation for the average reader.

• He used complex jargon as a deliberate act of obfuscation to hide his lack of knowledge.

Synonyms of obfuscation

Words with a similar meaning to obfuscation:

• vagueness
• ambiguity
• obscurity
• equivocation

Antonyms of obfuscation

Words with the opposite meaning to obfuscation:

• clarity
• transparency
• lucidity

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