English verb: becloud | |||
1. | becloud (perception) make less visible or unclear | ||
Samples | The stars are obscured by the clouds. The big elm tree obscures our view of the valley. | ||
Synonyms | befog, cloud, fog, haze over, mist, obnubilate, obscure | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | conceal, hide | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | overshadow | ||