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Obscure

verb
/əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/
Word Frequency: 9.0

Definitions

1.verbTo render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.
2.verbTo hide, put out of sight etc.
3.verbTo conceal oneself; to hide.
4.adjectiveDark, faint or indistinct.
5.adjectiveHidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
6.adjectiveDifficult to understand.
"an obscure passage or inscription;    The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works."
7.adjectiveNot well-known.
8.adjectiveUnknown or uncertain; unclear.
"The etymological roots of the word "blizzard" are obscure and open to debate."

Synonyms

becloudbedarkenbedimbemistcimmeriandingyfathomlessinscrutablefuzzyill-definedoccludedsecluded

Antonyms

clear

Rhymes With

assureprocuredemurealluresecureendurepureensure
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