Translation of Italian word "obnubilare" to English
obnubilare
/obnubiˈlare/
Meaning
VerbTo cloud, obscure, or befog the mind, judgment, senses, or vision.
🇬🇧 English
to cloud
Example
La rabbia cieca rischia di obnubilare la ragione e spingere a decisioni avventate.
Blind rage threatens to cloud reason and drive one toward reckless decisions.
L'effetto del sedativo ha finito per obnubilare i riflessi e la concentrazione del paziente.
The effect of the sedative ended up dulling the patient's reflexes and concentration.
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What does the Italian word "obnubilare" mean?▼
The Italian word "obnubilare" means "to cloud" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Termine colto e medico indicante l'offuscare, oscurare o velare la lucidità mentale, la ragione, la coscienza o la vista." (which translates as "Blind rage threatens to cloud reason and drive one toward reckless decisions.").
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