What does BEFOG mean?

1. Parts of Speech: verb 2. Definitions: a. to cause confusion or make something unclear b. to obscure or cloud with fog or mist 3. Pronunciations: US: /bɪˈfɑːɡ/, UK: /bɪˈfɒɡ/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "befog" originated in the mid-19th century and is a combination of the prefix "be-" which means "to make" or "cause to be" and "fog". It is commonly used to describe a situation where something is made unclear or confusing. It can also be used to describe a physical situation where fog or mist is obscuring visibility. 5. Synonyms: obfuscate, confuse, muddle, cloud, blur, obscure 6. Related Words: foggy, fogey, bogey, boggy, bogle 7. Example Sentences: a. The politicians speech was deliberately befogged to avoid answering the question. b. The dense fog befogged the city, causing traffic accidents and flight delays. c. The instructions were so poorly written that they only served to befog the reader further.