offuscate

/ɒfˈsʊskət/

Definitions

1. verb

to confuse or make obscure, typically by adding false information or details.

“The politician’s statement was accused of offuscating the real issue at hand.”

2. verb

to make something unclear or difficult to understand.

“The complex instructions were said to offuscate the entire process.”

3. verb

to confuse or mislead someone.

“The salesperson was accused of offuscating the customer about the product’s features.”

Synonyms

  • confuse
  • mislead
  • obscure

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • illuminate