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obfuscate

The correct spelling is obfuscate.

How to pronounce obfuscate

/ˈɒbfəskeɪt/
verb

IPA: /ˈɒbfəskeɪt/

Say it like: Obf-usc-ate

The correct spelling is obfuscate. To make dark; overshadow For example: "Before leaving the scene, the murderer set a fire in order to obfuscate any evidence of their identity."

Usage Examples

Before leaving the scene, the murderer set a fire in order to obfuscate any evidence of their identity.

We need to obfuscate these classes before we ship the final release.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make dark; overshadow
  2. 2.To deliberately make more confusing in order to conceal the truth.
  3. 3.To alter code while preserving its behavior but concealing its structure and intent.

adjective

  1. 1.Obfuscated; darkened; obscured.

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