OBSCUREMENT Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word obscurement. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for OBSCUREMENT
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clouding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky | ||||||||
concealment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being concealed or hidden • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • the activity of keeping something secret | ||||||||
hiding | verbv | |||||||
noun • the activity of keeping something secret • the state of being hidden | ||||||||
masking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation • scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen | ||||||||
screening | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the display of a motion picture • fabric of metal or plastic mesh • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics | ||||||||
veiling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave | ||||||||
cloaking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • anything that covers or conceals • a loose outer garment verb • hide under a false appearance • cover as if with clothing • cover with or as if with a cloak | ||||||||
disguising | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something • any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity • the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance verb • make unrecognizable | ||||||||
obscuring | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not clearly expressed or understood • marked by difficulty of style or expression • difficult to find • not famous or acclaimed • not drawing attention • remote and separate physically or socially verb • make less visible or unclear • make unclear, indistinct, or blurred • make unintelligible or unclear • reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
shrouding | verbv | |||||||
noun • a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind • burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped verb • cover as if with a shroud • form a cover like a shroud • wrap in a shroud |