obscure - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

make obscure or unclear

Synonyms

• bedim
• obscure
• overcloud

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

Verb

make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

Synonyms

• blot out
• hide
• obliterate
• obscure
• veil

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

More specific

• mystify

Related

• efface
• obliterate

Verb

reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa

Synonyms

• obscure

More generic

• reduce

Verb

make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

Synonyms

• blur
• confuse
• obnubilate
• obscure

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

More specific

• muddy

Related

• confound
• confuse

Verb

make less visible or unclear

Synonyms

• becloud
• befog
• cloud
• fog
• haze over
• mist
• obnubilate
• obscure

More generic

• conceal
• hide

More specific

• overshadow

Adjective

not clearly expressed or understood

Synonyms

• obscure
• vague

Related

• unclear

Adjective

marked by difficulty of style or expression

Synonyms

• dark
• obscure

Related

• incomprehensible
• uncomprehensible

Adjective

remote and separate physically or socially

Synonyms

• apart
• isolated
• obscure

Related

• unconnected

Adjective

not drawing attention

Synonyms

• obscure
• unnoticeable

Related

• inconspicuous
• invisible

Adjective

not famous or acclaimed

Synonyms

• obscure
• unknown
• unsung

Related

• inglorious

Adjective

difficult to find

Synonyms

• hidden
• obscure

Related

• concealed

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