obscurant

/ˈɒbskyərənt/ or /ˈɒbskyʊənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who deliberately obscures or confuses the truth; someone who spreads false or misleading information.

“The politician’s opponent accused him of being an obscurant, trying to confuse the public about the real issues.”

2. verb

To make something obscure or difficult to understand.

“The complex theory was being obscurant by the author’s confusing explanation.”

Synonyms

  • mystifier
  • obfuscator

Antonyms

  • clarifier
  • enlightener