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Definition of Becloud
1. Verb. Make less visible or unclear. "The big elm tree obscures our view of the valley"
Generic synonyms: Conceal, Hide
Specialized synonyms: Overshadow
Derivative terms: Fog, Fog
Definition of Becloud
1. v. t. To cause obscurity or dimness to; to dim; to cloud.
Definition of Becloud
1. Verb. cause to become obscure or muddled ¹
2. Verb. (context: usually passive) cover or surround with clouds ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Becloud
1. to make cloudy [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: cloudy
Lexicographical Neighbors of Becloud
Literary usage of Becloud
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Notes and Comments on Industrial, Economic, Political and Historical Subjects by James Moore Swank (1897)
"SELFISHNESS and the free trader becloud the question of cheap prices. The mechanic
who is selfish wants a high price for his skill and labor but is not ..."
2. Readings in Rural Sociology by John Phelan (1920)
"The cuttlefish when attacked sheds ink to becloud the waters and elude pursuit.
The League leaders are playing the role of political cuttlefish just now and ..."
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