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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While Trump obfuscates and lies about his intentions in a second presidency, his choice of J.D. Vance tells the true story.
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Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
Critics say the focus on individual action can obfuscate accountability for the worst polluters, who also happen to be the wealthiest.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
This library has been obfuscated using the OLLVM tool.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024
Promoters exaggerate their attributes and obfuscate their problems to make more money, solidify their legacies, and avoid fallout for any misdeeds.
—Sarah Kurchak, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024
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Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
Critics say the focus on individual action can obfuscate accountability for the worst polluters, who also happen to be the wealthiest.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
This library has been obfuscated using the OLLVM tool.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024
Promoters exaggerate their attributes and obfuscate their problems to make more money, solidify their legacies, and avoid fallout for any misdeeds.
—Sarah Kurchak, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Obfuscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obfuscate. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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