English verb: befog | |||
| 1. | befog (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 | becloud, cloud, fog, haze over, mist, obnubilate, obscure | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | conceal, hide | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | overshadow | ||