dislimn

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈlim How to pronounce dislimn (audio)
Definition of dislimnnext
as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct the apparition hovered, became dislimned by the fog, then disappeared altogether

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  1. obscure
  2. blur
  3. darken
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  • Theories about reasons for insufficient water supply have served as comforting fictions in recent days, obscuring the far scarier reality: California is facing a level of wildfire threat beyond any in its history, the kind that overwhelms our usual definitions of preparedness.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The results of the analysis are estimates, and they are limited by the presence of wildfire smoke partially obscuring satellites.
    Leanne Abraham, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of obscure
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  • The line between satire and disinformation continues to blur on social media, where the context of a post made in jest can be misunderstood to be a factual news report.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Yet activists pushing to blur these distinctions seem to believe gender ideology trumps fairness and safety.
    Kathy Szeliga, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of blur
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  • The point is to strip away contaminants (like pesticides or trace metals) as well as other compounds that make the oil prone to going rancid, give it a harsh taste or smell, or darken its color.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Silver can also stimulate the production of the pigment melanin, causing darkening.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of darken
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