Top synonyms for “obscure”: apart(p), becloud, bedim, befog, blot out, blur, cloud, confuse, and 23 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)make obscure or unclear“The distinction was obscured”
- (verb)make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing“a hidden message”
- (verb)reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa
- (verb)make unclear, indistinct, or blurred“Her remarks confused the debate”
- (verb)make less visible or unclear“The stars are obscured by the clouds”
- (adjective)not clearly expressed or understood“an obscure turn of phrase”
- (adjective)marked by difficulty of style or expression“much that was dark is now quite clear to me”
- (adjective)remote and separate physically or socially“existed over the centuries as a world apart”
- (adjective)not drawing attention“an unnoticeable cigarette burn on the carpet”
- (adjective)not famous or acclaimed“an obscure family”
- (adjective)difficult to find“hidden valleys”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "obscure"?
Common synonyms for "obscure" include apart(p), becloud, bedim, befog, blot out, blur. Our thesaurus lists 31 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "obscure" mean?
make obscure or unclear Example: "The distinction was obscured"
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