obfuscate
verbDivide obfuscate into syllables:
ob · fus · cate
How to pronounce obfuscate:
Definition of obfuscate:
- obfuscate (verb):
- make obscure or unclear.
- to throw into shadow darken
- to make something unnecessarily difficult to understand
Synonyms for obfuscate:
alter
becloud
befog
blur
change
cloud
complicate
conceal
confuse
cover
darken
disguise
disrupt
fog
hide
muddy
muddy the waters of
obscure
screen
throw a veil over
veil
Antonyms for obfuscate:
abet
aid
appease
arrange
assist
be honest
beautify
bore
break
break up
brighten
brighten up
calm
clarify
clean
cleanse
clear
clear up
comfort
disentangle
divide
elucidate
encourage
enlighten
exclude
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