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obscuring

[uhb-skyoor-ing]

obscuring Definition

  • 1to make something difficult to see, hear, or understand
  • 2to hide or cover something so that it cannot be seen

Using obscuring: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "obscuring" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The fog was obscuring the view of the mountains.

  • Example

    Her hair was obscuring her face.

  • Example

    The politician's vague answers were obscuring the truth.

  • Example

    The trees were obscuring the sign.

obscuring Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for obscuring

Antonyms for obscuring

Phrases with obscuring

  • to make a situation more confusing and difficult to understand

    Example

    The lawyer kept obscuring the issue, making it hard for the jury to reach a verdict.

  • to hide or cover up the truth

    Example

    The company was accused of obscuring the truth about its products' safety.

  • to block or hinder the ability to see something

    Example

    The tall buildings were obscuring the view of the sunset.

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Summary: obscuring in Brief

The verb 'obscuring' [uhb-skyoor-ing] means to make something difficult to see, hear, or understand, or to hide or cover something so that it cannot be seen. It can refer to physical objects blocking sight, like 'The trees were obscuring the sign,' or to abstract concepts like 'The politician's vague answers were obscuring the truth.' The phrase 'obscuring the issue' denotes making a situation more confusing, while 'obscuring the truth' means hiding or covering up the truth.