Obfuscate (verb)

To make something difficult to understand, usually intentionally; to obscure or confuse.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "obfuscare" meaning "to darken, confuse", it was first recorded in the late 16th century.

Examples:

1. The government's explanation of the new tax law obfuscated the real impact it would have on taxpayers.
2. The novel's plot was so convoluted that it was difficult to follow, as if the author was trying to obfuscate the meaning.
3. He obfuscated the issue with a series of technical terms that no one understood.
4. The lawyer's line of questioning was designed to obfuscate the truth.
5. She obfuscated the facts to protect her client.