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becloud.

To cause to become obscure or muddled.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/bɪˈklaʊd/
  1. To cause to become obscure or muddled.

    transitive
  2. To cover or surround with clouds.

    passive · transitive · usually
  3. To cast in a negative light, cast a pall over, darken.

    figuratively · transitive
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁ep-der. Proto-Indo-European *h₁épsder. Proto-Indo-European *h₁épider. Proto-Indo-European *h₁pi Proto-Germanic *bider. Proto-Germanic *bi- Proto-West Germanic *bi- Old English be- Middle English bi- English be- English cloud English becloud From be- + cloud.

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