1. the action of making something obscure, unclear, or confusing
2. deliberate evasiveness in speech or writing

Examples

• The politician’s obfuscation made it impossible to understand his actual position.
• Legal documents are often criticized for their unnecessary obfuscation.
• The company’s obfuscation of the data raised suspicions among investors.
• Her deliberate obfuscation frustrated the interviewer.
• The manual’s obfuscation of simple procedures annoyed users.
• Academic writing sometimes suffers from obfuscation rather than clarity.