Obfuscate

Synonyms of obfuscate

• confuse
• muddle
• conceal
• cloud

Antonyms of obfuscate

• clarify
• illuminate
• reveal
• elucidate

Collocations of obfuscate

obfuscate the truth

Frequency: 80 %

The politician tried to obfuscate the truth during the press conference.

obfuscate the issue

Frequency: 70 %

The company's spokesperson attempted to obfuscate the issue in their statement.

obfuscate the meaning

Frequency: 60 %

The complicated language used in the contract obfuscated the meaning for many readers.

obfuscate the situation

Frequency: 50 %

The conflicting reports only served to obfuscate the situation further.

obfuscate the details

Frequency: 40 %

The suspect tried to obfuscate the details of his alibi.

Idiomatic Expressions for obfuscate

• Phrase: obfuscate the issue
  Meaning: to deliberately confuse or complicate a topic or problem in order to avoid addressing it directly
  Usage: The company's spokesperson tried to obfuscate the issue by talking about unrelated matters during the press conference.