1. to make something unclear or difficult to understand
Usage: formal
2. to deliberately hide or conceal the meaning of something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The politician tried to obfuscate the real issues with complex jargon.
• Technical language can obfuscate simple concepts for general readers.
• The company’s financial report seemed designed to obfuscate their actual losses.
• Don’t obfuscate your argument with unnecessary details.
• The witness appeared to obfuscate key facts during questioning.
• Legal documents often obfuscate important terms in fine print.
• The professor’s explanation only served to obfuscate the topic further.