OBSCURE
Scrabble letter values: O1B3S1C3U1R1E1 = 11
Definition
- verb make less visible or unclear. — synonyms: befog, becloud, obnubilate, haze_over, fog, cloud, mist
- verb make unclear, indistinct, or blurred. — synonyms: confuse, blur, obnubilate
- verb make obscure or unclear. — synonyms: bedim, overcloud
- verb reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa.
- verb make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing. — synonyms: blot_out, obliterate, veil, hide
- adjective not clearly expressed or understood. — synonyms: vague
- adjective marked by difficulty of style or expression. — synonyms: dark
- adjective difficult to find. — synonyms: hidden
- adjective not famous or acclaimed. — synonyms: unknown, unsung
- adjective not drawing attention. — synonyms: unnoticeable
- adjective remote and separate physically or socially. — synonyms: apart(p), isolated
Examples
- “The stars are obscured by the clouds”
- “the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley”
- “Her remarks confused the debate”