Befogs

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. Makes something difficult to see, understand, or think clearly
2. Obscures clear perception or comprehension of information
3. Causes confusion or blurriness that interferes with clarity of thought or vision

Etymology: Befogs is the third-person singular present form of "befog," so it is the verb "befog" used with he, she, or it. The verb is simply "be-" added to "fog," and the prefix is the older part of the story: the "be-" comes from Old English, where it was a common prefix that could turn a noun or adjective into a verb meaning to cover or surround with that thing. "To befog" therefore means, in its roots, to surround something with fog, and the figurative sense of obscuring understanding or clear thought grew out of that picture of a mind wrapped in mist.

Synonyms: clouds, obscures, veils, shrouds, mists

Antonyms: clarifies, reveals, illuminates, enlightens, uncovers