becloud

[ bih-kloud ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to darken or obscure with clouds.

  2. to make confused: Angry words beclouded the issue.

Origin of becloud

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; be- + cloud

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Other words from becloud

  • un·be·cloud·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for becloud

becloud

/ (bɪˈklaʊd) /


verb(tr)
  1. to cover or obscure with a cloud

  2. to confuse or muddle: to becloud the issues

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