3
hide(verb, cover, obscure, confuse, protect)
3
intensify(verb, increase, severe, strengthen, exaggerate)
3
mist(cover, obscure, confuse, hide, conceal)
3
muddy(verb, dull, cover, reduce, lower)
3
murk(verb, cover, obscure, confuse, hide)
3
occult
3
smudge(verb, dull, dirty, stain, blot)
3
veil(verb, cover, obscure, confuse, hide)
2
beat down(verb, expression, upset, trouble, dull)
2
besmirch(verb, dirty, stain, color, fade)
2
blear(verb, cover, reduce, lower, obscure)
2
blemish(dull, stain, discolor)
2
blinded(obscure, overspread, cloud, steamed, fog)
2
blinding(adjective, obscure, overspread, cloud, steamed)
2
blot(verb, dull, dirty, stain, color)
2
blush
2
cast a shadow(verb, expression, idiom, cover, obscure)
2
cast down(verb, expression, upset, trouble, dull)
2
confound(verb, upset, trouble, obscure, confuse)
2
cover(verb, obscure, confuse, hide, protect)
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