April 27, 2026

obfuscate

/ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/verb

To make something confusing or difficult to understand on purpose.

Example sentence

“Politicians sometimes obfuscate the facts with complicated jargon.”

A favourite in tech and legal criticism: jargon obfuscates. The noun is 'obfuscation'.

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Related words

objectiveBased on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions; fair and unbiased.obedientDoing what you are told by people in charge, without arguing.obligatoryRequired by law, rules, or duty; something you must do.obdurateRefusing to change your behaviour or admit you are wrong, no matter what anyone says.