| cloud the issue(verb, expression, idiom, cover, confuse) |
| deepen(verb, cover, moderate, obscure, protect) |
| fuzz(verb, cover, confuse, hide, conceal) |
| inumbrate(verb, cover, obscure, protect, conceal) |
| muddy the waters(verb, expression, idiom, cover, confuse) |
| mute(verb, dull, cover, reduce, restrain) |
| mystify(verb, upset, trouble, dull, obscure) |
| pettifog(verb, cover, confuse, hide, conceal) |
| protect(verb, cover, obscure, conceal) |
| shelter(verb, cover, obscure, protect, conceal) |
| shrouded(verb, blinded, overspread, sulk) |
| shutter(verb, cover, obscure, protect, conceal) |
| umbrage(verb, cover, obscure, protect, conceal) |
| throw up smoke screen(verb, expression, idiom, cover, confuse) |
| extinguish(verb, obscure, conceal, overshadow) |
| reduce(verb, dull, moderate, diminish, lower) |
| restrain(verb, dull, reduce, moderate, diminish) |