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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

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Pronunciation

ɒbˈnjuːbɪleɪt

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Meaning

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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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