
Obscurantism
Political Secrecy
Used to describe deliberate information withholding by authorities.

After the scandal, the mayor's obscurantism further eroded public trust.
Public Knowledge
Highlights the impact of obscurantism on general awareness.

Her campaign against obscurantism aimed to inform the community about the health risks.
Negative Connotation
Implies a criticism of policies that are not transparent.

The journalist criticized the council's obscurantism during the crisis.
Compare with
ConservatismDogmatismIgnoranceIntoleranceMyopiaPrejudiceSuperstition
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