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Definition obscure in American English

obscure verb

[transitive] verb
/əbˈskjʊr/
1

to make something difficult to understand

Example

This accident should not obscure the fact that train travel is extremely safe.

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2

to cover something so that it cannot be seen

Example

His face was partially obscured by sunglasses.

Example

A solid wall of mist obscured the view.

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Definition obscure in American English