Befogs

/bɪˈfɔɡz/ verb

Definition

third-person singular present tense of befog; obscures or confuses.

Etymology

From 'befog' with the regular '-s' ending for third-person singular present tense.

Kelly Says

Modern usage: 'poor writing befogs the argument' shows that this verb, though archaic-sounding, continues to work in contemporary English because its metaphor remains vivid and useful.

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