obfuscate

[ob-fuh-skeyt, ob-fuhs-keyt] / ˈɒb fəˌskeɪt, ɒbˈfʌs keɪt /

VERB

confuse

Synonyms

STRONG

baffle becloud befuddle bewilder cloud complicate conceal confound darken fog fuddle muddle obscure perplex puzzle rattle

Antonyms

STRONG

clarify clear up enlighten explain explicate illuminate reveal

Example Sentences

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This is the latest of Wall Street’s never-ending efforts to hide, complicate and obfuscate fees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Patel is not the only nominee to feel the need to obfuscate his background.

From Slate • Jan. 31, 2025

Animal rights activists often misrepresent or obfuscate such population data.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2024

"So they have to find ways to obfuscate or hide the ball."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2024

At least Fyrian never attempted to deflect or obfuscate Luna’s many questions.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill