clouding
word · lemma: cloud
Definition
Clouding means becoming less clear or more difficult to see or understand, often used for physical things like glass, water, or eyes, or for mental states like memory or judgment.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in both physical (foggy glass, blurry eyes) and metaphorical (clouding of memory, clouding one's judgment) senses. Common collocations: 'clouding of vision', 'clouding the issue'. More formal than slang; not as strong as 'obscuring' or 'blinding'.
Example Sentences
There is clouding on the bathroom mirror after a hot shower.
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The doctor noticed clouding in her left eye.
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Heavy rain caused clouding of the river water.
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Stress can cause a clouding of your memory over time.
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The explanation just added more clouding to the issue.
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Is something clouding your judgment right now?
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