The difference between Becloud and Obscure
When used as verbs, becloud means to cause to become obscure or muddled, whereas obscure means to render obscure.
Obscure is also adjective with the meaning: dark, faint or indistinct.
check bellow for the other definitions of Becloud and Obscure
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Becloud as a verb (transitive):
To cause to become obscure or muddled.
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Becloud as a verb (transitive, usually passive):
To cover or surround with clouds.
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Becloud as a verb (transitive, figurative):
To cast in a negative light, cast a pall over, darken.
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Obscure as an adjective:
Dark, faint or indistinct.
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Obscure as an adjective:
Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
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Obscure as an adjective:
difficult to understand.
Examples:
"an obscure passage or inscription; The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works."
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Obscure as an adjective:
not well-known.
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Obscure as a verb (transitive):
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.
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Obscure as a verb (transitive):
To hide, put out of sight etc.
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Obscure as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):
To conceal oneself; to hide.