1. to make unclear or confusing; to obscure
Usage: formal
2. to cover with or as if with clouds
Usage: literary

Examples

• The politician’s vague response beclouds the real issue.
• Emotion often beclouds rational judgment.
• Smoke from the fire beclouds the valley.
• His anger beclouds his ability to think clearly.
• The morning mist beclouds the mountain peaks.
• Too much detail beclouds the main argument.