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Obscure vs Symbolic - What's the difference?

obscure | symbolic | Related terms |

Obscure is a related term of symbolic.


As adjectives the difference between obscure and symbolic

is that obscure is dark, faint or indistinct while symbolic is pertaining to a symbol.

As a verb obscure

is (label) to render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.

Obscure vs Ethereal - What's the difference?

obscure | ethereal | Related terms |

Obscure is a related term of ethereal.


As adjectives the difference between obscure and ethereal

is that obscure is dark, faint or indistinct while ethereal is pertaining to the hypothetical upper, purer air, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere; celestial; otherworldly; as, ethereal space; ethereal regions.

As a verb obscure

is (label) to render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.

Hinder vs Obscure - What's the difference?

hinder | obscure |


In transitive terms the difference between hinder and obscure

is that hinder is to keep back; to delay or impede; to prevent while obscure is to hide, put out of sight etc.

As a noun hinder

is the buttocks.

Obscure vs Curtain - What's the difference?

obscure | curtain | Related terms |

Obscure is a related term of curtain.


As verbs the difference between obscure and curtain

is that obscure is (label) to render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious while curtain is to cover (a window) with a curtain; to hang curtains.

As an adjective obscure

is dark, faint or indistinct.

As a noun curtain is

a piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc to offer privacy and keep out light.

Obscure vs Screen - What's the difference?

obscure | screen | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between obscure and screen

is that obscure is to render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious while screen is to filter by passing through a screen.

As an adjective obscure

is dark, faint or indistinct.

As a noun screen is

a physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.

Swaddle vs Obscure - What's the difference?

swaddle | obscure | Related terms |

Swaddle is a related term of obscure.


As verbs the difference between swaddle and obscure

is that swaddle is to bind (a baby) with long narrow strips of cloth while obscure is (label) to render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.

As a noun swaddle

is anything used to swaddle with, such as a cloth or band.

As an adjective obscure is

dark, faint or indistinct.

Puzzling vs Obscure - What's the difference?

puzzling | obscure | Related terms |

Puzzling is a related term of obscure.


As verbs the difference between puzzling and obscure

is that puzzling is while obscure is (label) to render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.

As adjectives the difference between puzzling and obscure

is that puzzling is difficult to understand or explain; enigmatic or confusing; perplexing while obscure is dark, faint or indistinct.

As a noun puzzling

is time spent pondering something confusing.

Obscure vs Intangible - What's the difference?

obscure | intangible | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between obscure and intangible

is that obscure is dark, faint or indistinct while intangible is incapable of being perceived by the senses; incorporeal.

As a verb obscure

is to render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.

As a noun intangible is

anything intangible.

Lucid vs Obscure - What's the difference?

lucid | obscure |


As adjectives the difference between lucid and obscure

is that lucid is clear; easily understood while obscure is dark, faint or indistinct.

As a noun lucid

is a lucid dream.

As a verb obscure is

to render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.

Obscure vs Slight - What's the difference?

obscure | slight | Related terms |

Obscure is a related term of slight.


As adjectives the difference between obscure and slight

is that obscure is dark, faint or indistinct while slight is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As verbs the difference between obscure and slight

is that obscure is (label) to render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious while slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

As a noun slight is

the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

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