Obfuscate and Simplify

Opposite meaning words

Obfuscate verb - To make (something) unclear to the understanding.

Usage example: irrelevant matters that only serve to obfuscate the fundamental issue of guilt or innocence

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Simplify is an antonym for obfuscate.

Nearby Word: obfuscating

Simplify verb - To make plain or understandable.

Usage example: the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics

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Obfuscate is an antonym for simplify.

game	obfuscate game	simplify game
personalities	obfuscate personalities	simplify personalities

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