Mangle and Obscure

Mangle

Mangle verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.

Obscure and mangle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obscure" instead a verb "Mangle".

Nearby Words: mangled, mangling

Obscure

Obscure verb - To keep secret or shut off from view.

Mangle and obscure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mangle" instead a verb "Obscure".

Common collocations

face mangle face obscure face
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