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obfuscate

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb obfuscate has 1 sense
  1. obfuscate - make obscure or unclear
    --1 is one way to
    change, alter, modify
    Antonyms: clarify, clear up, elucidate
    Derived forms: noun obfuscation1, noun obfuscation3, noun obfuscation2
    Sample sentences:
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    Something ----s something

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Obfuscate

Description

Obfuscate is a verb that means to make something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand. It is often used in the context of computer programming to describe the process of deliberately making code more complex or obscure to protect it from being easily comprehended or reverse-engineered.

Senses and Usages

  1. Transitive verb: To obfuscate something means to intentionally obscure or complicate it, typically to prevent understanding or analysis.
  2. Intransitive verb: To obfuscate oneself means to deliberately blend in or make oneself unclear or confusing.

Sample Sentences

  • He used advanced encryption techniques to obfuscate the sensitive information.
  • The writer deliberately obfuscated the main plot of the book to keep the readers guessing.
  • She preferred to obfuscate her true intentions to maintain an air of mystery.
  • The defendant's lawyer attempted to obfuscate the facts of the case.
  • Some politicians use complex language to obfuscate important issues during debates.

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