1. to make unclear or confusing; to obscure
Usage: formal
2. to cover with or as if with clouds
Usage: literary

Examples

• The politician’s vague statements beclouded the real issues.
• Personal bias can becloud one’s judgment.
• Smoke began to becloud the valley.
• His anger beclouded his ability to think rationally.
• The controversy beclouded her reputation.
• Storm clouds beclouded the mountain peaks.