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obfuscation

/ˌɒbˈfʌskəʊʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does obfuscation mean?

noun

The act of making something unclear or difficult to understand, often intentionally. The use of deliberately complex or obscure language.

Example

"The professor's use of obfuscation in his lecture made it difficult for the students to follow."

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