obfuscatory

obfuscatory
\\äbˈfəskəˌtōrē, əbˈ-; ˈäb(ˌ)fəˌskād.ərē, -ri\ adjective
Etymology: obfuscate (II) + -ory
: tending to obfuscate : confusing, obscuring

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obfuscāˈtory adjective
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Main Entry:obfuscate

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