obscure
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- v make less visible or unclear
The stars are obscured by the clouds
the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley - v make unclear, indistinct, or blurred
- v make obscure or unclear
The distinction was obscured - v reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa
- v make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing
- s not clearly understood or expressed
an obscure turn of phrase
an impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit"-Anatole Broyard - s marked by difficulty of style or expression
those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure - s difficult to find
an obscure retreat - s not famous or acclaimed
an obscure family - s not drawing attention
an obscure flaw - s remote and separate physically or socially
an obscure village
- The fog of war obscures most things except your duty to your country and to your men.
- Greenspan is on guard, a renowned numbers cruncher who keeps tabs on the most obscure corners of the economy.
- Champagne corks will pop, phones will ring wildly, and once obscure academics will suddenly find themselves the object of a two-day media frenzy.