Meaning: To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand
Hindi: भ्रमित करना, अस्पष्ट करना
Synonyms: confuse, obscure, muddle, blur
Antonyms: clarify, explain
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1
obfuscate in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Spelling
One of these words is spelled incorrectly. Which one is it?
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Obfuskate
Correct Answer: Option 3 — " Obfuskate " (misspelled)
" Obfuskate " is INCORRECTLY spelled. The correct spelling is "Obfuscate."
Correct: O - B - F - U - S - C - A - T - E
Error: ' Obfuskate ' uses 'k' instead of 'c' — the correct form is '- scate ' not '-skate.'
"Obfuscate" = to make unclear or difficult to understand; to confuse or bewilder; to render obscure or unclear; to deliberately make something confusing.
Why other options are correctly spelled:
Option 1 'Ubiquitous' ✓ = U-B-I-Q-U-I-T-O-U-S = present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Option 2 'Magnanimous' ✓ = M-A-G-N-A-N-I-M-O-U-S = generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
Option 4 'Surreptitious' ✓ - SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Spelling
Identify the misspelt word: Antediluvian, Infinitesimal, Persiflage, Obfescate
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Obfescate
Antediluvian — correct spelling (relating to before the biblical flood).
Infinitesimal — correct spelling (infinitely small).
Persiflage — correct spelling (light banter/mockery).
Obfescate — INCORRECT. The correct spelling is 'Obfuscate' (to make unclear).
Answer: Obfescate
Examples
- “The lawyer tried to obfuscate the facts to confuse the jury.”
obfuscate – questions
What is the meaning of obfuscate in Hindi?
obfuscate means “भ्रमित करना, अस्पष्ट करना” in Hindi. In English: To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand
What are the synonyms of obfuscate?
Synonyms of obfuscate: confuse, obscure, muddle, blur.
What is the opposite of obfuscate?
Antonyms of obfuscate: clarify, explain.
Has obfuscate been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – obfuscate has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1.