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be·fog
(bĭ-fôg′, -fŏg′)tr.v. be·fogged, be·fog·ging, be·fogs
1. To cover or obscure with or as if with fog.
2. To cause confusion in; muddle.
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befog
(bɪˈfɒɡ)vb (tr) , -fogs, -fogging or -fogged
1. to surround with fog
2. to make confused, vague, or less clear
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be•fog
(bɪˈfɒg, -ˈfɔg)v.t. -fogged, -fog•ging.
1. to envelop in fog.
2. to render unclear or confused.
[1595–1605]
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befog
Past participle: befogged
Gerund: befogging
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| Verb | 1. |  befog - make less visible or unclear; "The stars are obscured by the clouds"; "the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley"conceal, hide - prevent from being seen or discovered; "Muslim women hide their faces"; "hide the money" overshadow - cast a shadow upon; "The tall tree overshadowed the house" |
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