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obnubilate

verb

make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
O
Ends with
E
Contains
BN
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɒbˈnjuːbɪleɪt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

    “Her remarks confused the debate”

verb

  1. make less visible or unclear

    “The stars are obscured by the clouds”

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Example Sentences

Her remarks confused the debate
Their words obnubilate their intentions
The stars are obscured by the clouds
the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley

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