What does obfuscation mean?
Obfuscation means (uncountable) The act or process of obfuscating, or obscuring the perception of something; the concept of concealing the meaning of a communication by making it more confusing and harder to interpret..
Obfuscation
/ˌɒb.fəˈskeɪ.ʃən/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The act or process of obfuscating, or obscuring the perception of something; the concept of concealing the meaning of a communication by making it more confusing and harder to interpret..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The act or process of obfuscating, or obscuring the perception of something; the concept of concealing the meaning of a communication by making it more confusing and harder to interpret.
- (uncountable) Confusion, bewilderment, or a baffled state resulting from something obfuscated, or made more opaque and muddled with the intent to obscure information.
- (countable) A single instance of intentionally obscuring the meaning of something to make it more difficult to grasp.
Example Sentences
Until the 1920s, American newspapers heavily relied upon their London correspondents, the British Press and Reuters (which had a mutually beneficial, monopoly agreement with the Government of India for preferential access) for news about India. The news was hence generally from the British perspective and news obfuscation attempts on events that cast the Raj in a poor light, like details of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, usually succeeded.
During the debate, the candidate sighed at his opponent's obfuscations.
Synonyms for obfuscation
Antonyms for obfuscation
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Word Forms
- obfuscations
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for obfuscation?
Common synonyms include bewilderment, bemusement, befuddlement, bafflement.
What is the opposite of obfuscation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use obfuscation in a sentence?
Until the 1920s, American newspapers heavily relied upon their London correspondents, the British Press and Reuters (which had a mutually beneficial, monopoly agreement with the Government of India for preferential access) for news about India. The news was hence generally from the British perspective and news obfuscation attempts on events that cast the Raj in a poor light, like details of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, usually succeeded.
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