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obscures
adjective(ob-scure)
not drawing attention
Synonyms: unnoticeable,
Examples:
An obscure flaw.
obscures
verb(ob-scure)
make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing
Synonyms: blot out, hide, obliterate, veil,
obscures
adjective(ob-scure)
not famous or acclaimed
Synonyms: unknown, unsung,
Examples:
An obscure family.
obscures
adjective(ob-scure)
not clearly expressed or understood
Synonyms: vague,
Examples:
An obscure turn of phrase.
An impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit.
obscures
verb(ob-scure)
make unclear, indistinct, or blurred
Synonyms: blur, confuse, obnubilate,
obscures
verb(ob-scure)
make obscure or unclear
Synonyms: bedim, overcloud,
Examples:
The distinction was obscured.
obscures
verb(ob-scure)
make less visible or unclear
Synonyms: becloud, befog, cloud, fog, haze over, mist, obnubilate,
Examples:
The stars are obscured by the clouds.
The big elm tree obscures our view of the valley.
obscures
adjective(ob-scure)
marked by difficulty of style or expression
Synonyms: dark,
Examples:
Those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure.
obscures
adjective(ob-scure)
remote and separate physically or socially
Synonyms: apart, isolated,
Examples:
An obscure village.
obscures
adjective(ob-scure)
difficult to find
Synonyms: hidden,
Examples:
An obscure retreat.
obscures
verb(ob-scure)
reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa

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