Obscures Meaning in English
word · lemma: obscure
əbˈskjʊɹz
ub-SKYOORZ
ɒbskjˈɔːz
ob-SKYOHZ
Definition
To make something difficult to see, understand, or notice by covering or hiding it; also used when something makes information less clear.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or written English. Common collocations: 'fog obscures the view', 'smoke obscures the sun', 'his answer obscures the truth'. Not limited to physical hiding; can refer to making information or meanings unclear.
Spanish: oscurece - oculta - tapaPortuguese (BR): ofusca - encobre - escondePortuguese (PT): ofusca - encobre - escondeChinese (Simplified): 遮掩 - 使模糊Chinese (Traditional): 遮掩 - 使模糊Hindi: छुपाता है - अस्पष्ट करता हैArabic: يُخفي - يحجب - يطمسBengali: আলোকচ্ছায়া করে - ঢাকা দেয় - অস্পষ্ট করেRussian: заставляет исчезнуть из виду - скрывает - затмеваетJapanese: 覆い隠す - 見えにくくする - 不明瞭にするVietnamese: che khuất - làm mờ - làm khó hiểuKorean: 가리다 - 흐리게 하다 - 모호하게 하다Turkish: gizler - örtbas eder - belirsizleştirirUrdu: چھپا دیتا ہے - مبہم بنا دیتا ہےIndonesian: mengaburkan - menutupi - menyamarkan
Example Sentences
The thick fog obscures the road.
basic
Clouds sometimes obscure the stars at night.
basic
Dirt on the window obscures my view.
basic
His technical language obscures the real issue.
natural
A bright light obscures the security camera image.
natural
Sometimes too much detail obscures the main point.
natural