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obscuration

/ɒbˈskʊəreɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does obscuration mean?

noun

The act of making something unclear or difficult to understand; the state of being obscured or hidden.

Example

"The politician's use of jargon was a form of obscuration, intended to confuse the public about the true nature of the policy."

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