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Obnubilate

To cloud; to obscure.

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Verb group 4

Confound 84% connected

To mingle and blend, so that different elements can not be distinguished; to confuse.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Confound 84% connected

To mingle and blend, so that different elements can not be distinguished; to confuse.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Broader term 5

Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Conceal 76% connected

To hide or withdraw from observation; to cover; to cover or keep from sight; to prevent the discovery of; to withhold knowledge of.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hide 76% connected

To conceal, or withdraw from sight; to put out of view; to secrete.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 2

Muddy 76% connected

Abounding in mud; besmeared or dashed with mud; as, a muddy road or path; muddy boots.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Overshadow 76% connected

To throw a shadow, or shade, over; to darken; to obscure.

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Derivationally related 2

Fog 74% connected

A second growth of grass; aftergrass.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Fog 74% connected

A second growth of grass; aftergrass.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 8

Becloud 92% connected

To cause obscurity or dimness to; to dim; to cloud.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Befog 92% connected

To involve in a fog; -- mostly as a participle or part. adj.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Blur 92% connected

To render obscure by making the form or outline of confused and uncertain, as by soiling; to smear; to make indistinct and confused; as, to blur manu…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Cloud 92% connected

A collection of visible vapor, or watery particles, suspended in the upper atmosphere.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Confuse 92% connected

Mixed; confounded.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Fog 92% connected

A second growth of grass; aftergrass.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Mist 92% connected

Visible watery vapor suspended in the atmosphere, at or near the surface of the earth; fog.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Obscure 92% connected

Covered over, shaded, or darkened; destitute of light; imperfectly illuminated; dusky; dim.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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