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April 27, 2026

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'.

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