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obfuscate
to make deliberately unclear
In more detail
1. (verb) to make something unclear or confusing on purpose
2. (verb) to make code or writing difficult to understand by changing it intentionally
Examples
- 1. The politician tried to obfuscate the truth by giving vague answers.
- 2. Programmers sometimes obfuscate their code to protect it from being copied.
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