Learn a Word Daily — Obfuscate
Your Word of the Day — Obfuscate: definition, nuance, usage & audio.
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Word of the Day · November 20, 2025
Obfuscate
OB-fuh-skayt · verb
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Definition
- To make something unclear or unintelligible.
- To deliberately confuse or cloud understanding.
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Origin & Etymology
From Late Latin obfuscare “to darken.”
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Nuance
Often used for jargon-laden writing or evasive explanations.
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Usage
“The memo only obfuscated the policy changes.”
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Fun Fact
Opposite in spirit to “clarify”; both used in writing advice.
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