The difference between Obfuscate and Simplify
When used as verbs, obfuscate means to make dark, whereas simplify means to make simpler, either by reducing in complexity, reducing to component parts, or making easier to understand.
Obfuscate is also adjective with the meaning: obfuscated.
check bellow for the other definitions of Obfuscate and Simplify
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Obfuscate as a verb:
To make dark; overshadow
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Obfuscate as a verb:
To deliberately make more confusing in order to conceal the truth.
Examples:
"Before leaving the scene, the murderer set a fire to obfuscate any evidence of his or her identity."
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Obfuscate as a verb (computing):
To alter code while preserving its behavior but concealing its structure and intent.
Examples:
"We need to obfuscate these classes before we ship the final release."
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Obfuscate as an adjective (obsolete):
Obfuscated; darkened; obscured.
Examples:
"rfquotek Sir. T. Elyot"
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Simplify as a verb (transitive):
To make simpler, either by reducing in complexity, reducing to component parts, or making easier to understand.
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Simplify as a verb:
To become simpler.