Befog
verb
To cause to become unclear or confused.
The politician's vague responses befogged the issue
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Formal
verb
To cover with fog or mist.
The mountain was befogged in the early morning
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Formal
verb
To cause to become unclear or confused.
The politician's vague responses befogged the issue
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Formal
verb
To cover with fog or mist.
The mountain was befogged in the early morning
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Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical use
Often used metaphorically to describe situations where information is made unclear intentionally.
The lawyer's complex jargon befogged the courtroom.
Pro Tip 2/3Debate and discussions
In discussions, 'befog' implies deliberate confusion to avoid the subject.
Stop befogging the argument with irrelevant facts.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical thinking
Used to caution against unclear thinking or reasoning.
Don't let his smooth talk befog your judgment.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical use
Often used metaphorically to describe situations where information is made unclear intentionally.
The lawyer's complex jargon befogged the courtroom.
Pro Tip 2/3Debate and discussions
In discussions, 'befog' implies deliberate confusion to avoid the subject.
Stop befogging the argument with irrelevant facts.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical thinking
Used to caution against unclear thinking or reasoning.
Don't let his smooth talk befog your judgment.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical use
Often used metaphorically to describe situations where information is made unclear intentionally.
The lawyer's complex jargon befogged the courtroom.
Pro Tip 2/3Debate and discussions
In discussions, 'befog' implies deliberate confusion to avoid the subject.
Stop befogging the argument with irrelevant facts.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical thinking
Used to caution against unclear thinking or reasoning.
Don't let his smooth talk befog your judgment.
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Quote examples
Franz Boas
American Scientist
I object to teaching of slogans intended to befog the mind, of whatever kind they may be.
Quote examples
Franz Boas
American Scientist
I object to teaching of slogans intended to befog the mind, of whatever kind they may be.
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