obfuscate
/ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/verb
To make something confusing or difficult to understand on purpose.
Example sentences
- “Politicians sometimes obfuscate the facts with complicated jargon.”
- “The company used vague language to obfuscate the real cost of the plan.”
A favourite in tech and legal criticism: jargon obfuscates. The noun is 'obfuscation'.