obscuring

The word “obscuring” has 2 syllables: ob-scuring

It's pronounced as /əbˈskjʊrɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for obscuring?

In the thesaurus, “obscuring” has 88 synonyms and 38 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obscuring along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for obscuring

abashing
abashment
addling
adumbrating
agitation
beclouding
bedimming
befogging
befuddlement
befuddling
belying
bemusement
bewilderment
blackening
blanketing
blearing
blocking
blotting out
blurring
burying
camouflaging
chagrin
cloaking
clouding
cluttering
commotion
concealing
confounding
covering
curtaining
darkening
demoralization
dimming
disarranging
discomfiting
discomfiture
disguising
dislimning
disorientation
distraction
disturbing
dither
dumbfounding
eclipsing
embarrassing
embarrassment
embroiling
enshrouding
flap
fluster
fogging
gilding
hazing
hiding
lather
masking
misting
mixup mystification
obliterating
obstructing
occluding
occulting
overcasting
overclouding
overshadowing
papering over
perplexing
perplexity
perturbation
pother
puzzlement
screening
shading
shadowing
shrouding
smothering
stew
stirring up
suppressing
tangling
tumult
turbulence
turmoil
unsettling
upsetting
varnishing
veiling
whitewashing

Antonyms for obscuring

advertising
airing
baring
brightening
bringing out
broadcasting
calm
calmness
clarifying
clarity
composure
disclosing
displaying
divulging
exposing
getting out
happiness
illuminating
illumining
lightening
method
order
organization
orientation
peace
presenting
proclaiming
publicizing
publishing
revealing
sense
showing
spreading
system
uncloaking
uncovering
unmasking
unveiling

Meanings of obscuring

verb
1. To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.
2. To hide, put out of sight etc.
3. To conceal oneself; to hide.

Example Sentences

The thick fog was obscuring the road ahead, making driving conditions hazardous.
His sunglasses were obscuring his eyes, making it difficult to gauge his emotions.
The dense foliage was obscuring the path, forcing hikers to proceed with caution.
The politician's evasive answers were obscuring the truth behind the scandal.
The cloud cover was obscuring the stars, disappointing the stargazers gathered for the meteor shower.

On this page you'll find 126 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obscuring, such as: abashing, abashment, addling, adumbrating, advertising, agitation, airing.

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