obfuscate (v.)

to make unclear

Examples

• Jargon obfuscates meaning.

Key rules

• Obfuscate means make something unclear or confusing on purpose
• Obfuscate the issue, obfuscate the truth
• Obfuscation is the noun

Common mistakes

• Jargon obfuscates of meaning → Jargon obfuscates meaning
• The report obfuscates on the cost → The report obfuscates the cost

Use cases

• Criticising unclear writing
• Describing politics
• Discussing legal language