vverb.perceptionmake less visible or unclearSynset:becloud befog cloud fog haze over mist obnubilate
Examples:- The stars are obscured by the clouds
- the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley
Derivationally Related Form:fog
Hypernyms:conceal hide
Inherited Hypernyms:obscurehide
Direct Hyponyms:overshadow
Full Troponyms:eclipseovershadow
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.cognitionmake unclear, indistinct, or blurredSynset:blur confuse obnubilate
Examples:- Her remarks confused the debate
- Their words obnubilate their intentions
Hypernyms:alter change modify
Inherited Hypernyms:confusechange
Direct Hyponyms:muddy
Full Troponyms:muddy
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.changemake obscure or unclearSynset:bedim overcloud
Examples:- The distinction was obscured
Hypernyms:alter change modify
Inherited Hypernyms:obscurechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.changereduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwaTopic:linguistics
Hypernyms:reduce
Inherited Hypernyms:obscurereducede-emphasizechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changemake undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealingSynset:blot out hide obliterate veil
Examples:- a hidden message
- a veiled threat
Derivationally Related Form:obliterablehiding
Hypernyms:alter change modify
Inherited Hypernyms:obscurechange
Direct Hyponyms:mystify
Full Troponyms:mystify
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
adj satadj.allnot clearly expressed or understoodSynset:vague
Examples:- an obscure turn of phrase
- an impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit"-Anatole Broyard
- their descriptions of human behavior become vague, dull, and unclear - P.A.Sorokin
- vague...forms of speech...have so long passed for mysteries of science - John Locke
Antonyms:clear
Derivationally Related Form:obscurenessvaguenessobscurity
Inherited Hypernyms:obscure
Similar to:unclear
adj satadj.allmarked by difficulty of style or expressionSynset:dark
Examples:- much that was dark is now quite clear to me
- those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure
Antonyms:comprehensible
Derivationally Related Form:obscurenessdarknessobscurity
Inherited Hypernyms:dark
Similar to:incomprehensible uncomprehensible
adj satadj.alldifficult to findSynset:hidden
Examples:- hidden valleys
- a hidden cave
- an obscure retreat
Antonyms:unconcealed
Inherited Hypernyms:hidden
Similar to:concealed
adj satadj.allnot famous or acclaimedSynset:unknown unsung
Examples:- an obscure family
- unsung heroes of the war
Antonyms:glorious
Derivationally Related Form:obscurenessobscurity
Inherited Hypernyms:obscure
Similar to:inglorious
adj satadj.allnot drawing attentionSynset:unnoticeable
Examples:- an unnoticeable cigarette burn on the carpet
- an obscure flaw
Antonyms:conspicuous
Derivationally Related Form:unnoticeableness
Inherited Hypernyms:obscure
Similar to:inconspicuous invisible
adj satadj.allremote and separate physically or sociallySynset:apart isolated
Examples:- existed over the centuries as a world apart
- preserved because they inhabited a place apart - W.H.Hudson
- tiny isolated villages remote from centers of civilization
- an obscure village
Antonyms:connected
Inherited Hypernyms:apart
Similar to:unconnected