DISLIMNED Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

dislimned

verb

past tense of dislimn

as in obscured

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

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The Barnes & Noble—a wide, flat building in gray brick—was obscured by an enormous construction crane.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
What resonated most for me, though, was witnessing conversations where depth of understanding unveiled perspectives previously obscured.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of obscured

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As larger, necessary conversations regarding race, genre, music and industry categorization subsumed her Blue Island press run, the album’s softer, relatively disappointing commercial returns further darkened the energy around the release.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026
His chubby forehead was creased, and a sort of hunted look darkened his eyes.

— Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of darkened

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Those who wanted to build a new society have been overshadowed by those who preferred to destroy it.

— Ollivier Pourriol, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
Often overshadowed by Mandarin-language productions promoted under Nationalist rule, these films offer a window onto Taiwanese society and identity long before the emergence of the New Wave.

— Lise Pedersen, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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