eclipse β Astronomy. the obscuration of the light of the moon by the intervention of the earth between it and the sun (lunar eclipse) or the obscuration of the light of the sun by the intervention of the moon between it and a point on the earth (solar eclipse) a similar phenomenon with respect to any other planet and either its satellite or the sun. the partial or complete interception of the light of one component of a binary star by the other.
obscure β (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
overshadow β to be more important or significant by comparison: For years he overshadowed his brother.
deepen β If a situation or emotion deepens or if something deepens it, it becomes stronger and more intense.
fog β a second growth of grass, as after mowing.
grey β any achromatic color; any color with zero chroma, intermediate between white and black.
haze β vagueness or obscurity, as of the mind or perception; confused or vague thoughts, feelings, etc.: The victims were still in a haze and couldn't describe the accident.
murk β darkness; gloom: the murk of a foggy night.
overcast β overspread or covered with clouds; cloudy: an overcast day.
shade β the comparative darkness caused by the interception or screening of rays of light from an object, place, or area.
shadow β a dark figure or image cast on the ground or some surface by a body intercepting light.
cloud over β If the sky clouds over, it becomes covered with clouds.
tone down β any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.: shrill tones.
conceal β If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
hide β Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
belie β If one thing belies another, it hides the true situation and so creates a false idea or image of someone or something.
blind β Someone who is blind is unable to see because their eyes are damaged.
block out β If someone blocks out a thought, they try not to think about it.
blur β A blur is a shape or area which you cannot see clearly because it has no distinct outline or because it is moving very fast.
camouflage β Camouflage consists of things such as leaves, branches, or brown and green paint, which are used to make it difficult for an enemy to see military forces and equipment.
cloud β A cloud is a mass of water vapour that floats in the sky. Clouds are usually white or grey in colour.
confuse β If you confuse two things, you get them mixed up, so that you think one of them is the other one.
cover β If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
cover up β If you cover something or someone up, you put something over them in order to protect or hide them.
darken β If something darkens or if a person or thing darkens it, it becomes darker.
disguise β to change the appearance or guise of so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb: The king was disguised as a peasant.
mask β a form of aristocratic entertainment in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, originally consisting of pantomime and dancing but later including dialogue and song, presented in elaborate productions given by amateur and professional actors.
misrepresent β to represent incorrectly, improperly, or falsely.
