obfuscate

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meaning in plain English

Imagine covering a bright lamp with a heavy blanket so the room becomes dim; that’s what it means to obfuscate.

Imagine a fogged glass that obfuscate the scene behind it.

for example

The heavy curtains obfuscate the sunrise, keeping the bedroom dark.

When you obfuscate a view, you hide it behind something that blocks the light, like a shade over a window. It’s not just dimming; it’s making it hard to see what’s behind.