Obfuscate

Quick meaning: Obfuscate is a verb meaning To make dark; to overshadow.

Meaning

To make dark; to overshadow.

More Meanings

1. To deliberately make more confusing in order to conceal the truth.
2. (computing) To alter code while preserving its behavior but concealing its structure and intent.
3. (obsolete) Obfuscated; darkened; obscured.

Example Sentences

obfuscate facts

Can weakness be really obfuscated?

We need to obfuscate these classes before we ship the final release.

Before leaving the scene, the murderer set a fire in order to obfuscate any evidence of his identity.

Word Forms

• obfuscates
• obfuscating
• obfuscated
• obfuscatest
• obfuscatedst
• obfuscateth

Synonyms for obfuscate

Depending on context, synonyms include darken, eclipse, overshadow, confuse, muddle, obscure.

Antonyms for obfuscate

Common opposites include explain, simplify, elucidate, clarify, clear up.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overshadow, darken, obscure, confuse, confound, offuscate.

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