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befog

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be·fog  (b-fôg, -fg)
tr.v. be·fogged, be·fog·ging, be·fogs
1. To cover or obscure with or as if with fog.
2. To cause confusion in; muddle.

befog [bɪˈfɒg]
vb -fogs, -fogging, -fogged (tr)
1. to surround with fog
2. to make confused, vague, or less clear
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.befog - make less visible or unclearbefog - make less visible or unclear; "The stars are obscured by the clouds"; "the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley"
conceal, hide - prevent from being seen or discovered; "Muslim women hide their faces"; "hide the money"
overshadow - cast a shadow upon; "The tall tree overshadowed the house"
Translations
befog [bɪˈfɒg] VT (liter) (= confuse) [+ issue etc] → entenebrecer; [+ person] → ofuscar, confundir
befog
vt (fig) issuevernebeln; person, mindverwirren; (alcohol, blow)benebeln; to be befogged (person)benebelt sein; (issue)verwirrt sein


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