1. making unclear or confusing; obscuring understanding
Usage: present participle of ‘becloud’
2. covering with or as if with clouds; darkening
Usage: literal sense; less common

Examples

• The politician’s vague answers were beclouding the real issues.
• His anger was beclouding his judgment in the situation.
• The storm clouds were beclouding the mountain peaks.
• Too much technical jargon was beclouding her explanation.
• The smoke was beclouding our view of the valley.
• His emotions were beclouding his ability to think clearly.