befog

Verb

WordNet 3.0

make less visible or unclear“The stars are obscured by the clouds”“the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley”Synonyms: obscure becloud obnubilate haze over fog cloud mist

Befog \Be*fog"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Befogged; p. pr. & vb. n. Befogging.]

1.To involve in a fog; -- mostly as a participle or part. adj. [1913 Webster]

2.Hence: To confuse; to mystify. [1913 Webster]