Definitions

1. noun

a state of dimness or obscurity, especially in the air or atmosphere, caused by dust or smoke, or a lack of light

“The city was enveloped in a murk that made it difficult to see any details.”

2. verb

to make something obscure or unclear, especially by adding or spreading something over it

“The fog began to murk the windows, obscuring the view outside.”

3. noun

a murky or obscure substance, especially one that is difficult to see through

“The murk in the river made it hard to swim without getting tangled in the vegetation.”

4. verb

to obscure or dim something, especially by spreading or adding something over it, often in a deliberate or malicious way

“The politician’s murking of the facts in his speech made it hard to trust his words.”