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Meaning of befog
The primary meaning of "befog" is to make someone or something unclear or difficult to understand.
Etymology of befog
The word "befog" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "be-" is a prefix meaning "to make" or "to cause" and "fog" refers to a state of confusion or a type of weather condition
Historically, the word has been used to describe both physical and mental states of obscurity or confusion
Synonyms
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- To make someone or something unclear or difficult to understand
- * To surround or envelop something with fog, making it difficult to see
Usage Examples
- The complex instructions befogged my understanding of the task
- * The thick fog befogged the city, making it difficult to navigate