OBFUSCATE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

obfuscate

verb

ˈäb-fə-ˌskāt

as in to confuse

to make (something) unclear to the understanding irrelevant matters that only serve to obfuscate the fundamental issue of guilt or innocence

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Recent Examples of obfuscate Crypto transactions are recorded on a ledger that anyone can see and cannot be altered or obfuscated. —

Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026 Every moment of euphoria is obfuscated by distortion, every pop impulse is undercut by squealing dissonance. —

Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026 At points, smoke obfuscated everyone on stage except for Reznor — who didn’t speak to the crowd except to introduce the touring band. —

Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026 To say otherwise is simply to distract and obfuscate. —

The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for obfuscate

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confuse

Verb

And then beyond that, there’s Hackney Wick, which is not to be confused with traditional Hackney, also on the canal, filled with very cool community initiatives.

— AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Because of their similar flowers, this plant is sometimes confused with bigleaf hydrangea.

— Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 29 May 2026