• verb:   make less visible or unclear

  Example: "The stars are obscured by the clouds"

• verb:   make obscure or unclear

  Example: "The distinction was obscured"

• verb:   make difficult to perceive by sight

  Example: "The foliage of the huge tree obscures the view of the lake"

• verb:   make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing
• verb:   make unclear, indistinct, or blurred
• adjective:   not clearly understood or expressed

  Example: "An obscure turn of phrase"

• adjective:   not drawing attention

  Example: "An obscure flaw"

• adjective:   not famous or acclaimed

  Example: "An obscure family"

• adjective:   difficult to find

  Example: "An obscure retreat"

• adjective:   marked by difficulty of style or expression

  Example: "Those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure"

• adjective:   remote and separate physically or socially

  Example: "An obscure village"

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