DISLIMN Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

dislimn

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈlim

Definition of dislimn

as in to obscure

to make dark, dim, or indistinct the apparition hovered, became dislimned by the fog, then disappeared altogether

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Gros Morne National Park combines relatively dark skies with the deepest eclipse in eastern North America, with nearly half of the sun obscured at maximum.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026
Severely nearsighted, Isul wore eyeglasses with thick plastic lenses, which obscured her lovely, small eyes.

— Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

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Boundaries of good and evil are blurred even further with the introduction of Batman’s most iconic villain, The Joker, played by Heath Ledger, who died before the film was released.

— Lea Tran, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
This is the time of year when lines can get blurred, with competition often internal during summer league.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2026

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In these areas, petunias won’t grow as well when temperatures fall to 40°F; the plants will darken, turn limp and mushy, and die away with the first hard frost.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Sun exposure can darken new scars permanently and slow their healing, so Min recommended keeping them covered as much as possible.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026

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