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OBSCURING

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Obscuring.

Obscuring - as an adjective satellite

Not clearly expressed or understood

Example: "An obscure turn of phrase"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vague9

Marked by difficulty of style or expression

Example: "Much that was dark is now quite clear to me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dark9

Difficult to find

Example: "Hidden valleys"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hidden11

Not famous or acclaimed

Example: "An obscure family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unknown14unsung7

Not drawing attention

Example: "An unnoticeable cigarette burn on the carpet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unnoticeable16

Remote and separate physically or socially

Example: "Existed over the centuries as a world apart"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apart7isolated9

Obscuring - as a verb

Make less visible or unclear

Example: "The stars are obscured by the clouds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
becloud12befog11cloud8fog7haze overmist6obnubilate14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conceal11hide8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

Example: "Her remarks confused the debate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blur6confuse12obnubilate14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make unintelligible or unclear

Example: "The distinction was obscured"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedim10overcloud15

Reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa

Make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

Example: "A hidden message"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blot outhide8obliterate12veil7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The fog was obscuring my view of the road."
"She was wearing an obscuring mask to hide her identity."
"The artist used an obscuring technique to create an air of mystery in his painting."
"The clouds were obscuring the sun, casting a shadow over the entire landscape."
"His tall figure was obscuring my view of the stage."
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Word Game Points

Is OBSCURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obscuring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBSCURING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is OBSCURING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obscuring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBSCURING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is OBSCURING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obscuring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBSCURING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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