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obfuscation vs disarray

disarray vs obfuscation

obfuscation and disarray both are nouns.

obfuscation is not a verb while disarray is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obfuscation Yes No No No
disarray Yes No Yes No
As nouns, disarray is a hypernym of obfuscation; that is, disarray is a word with a broader meaning than obfuscation:
  • obfuscation: confusion resulting from failure to understand
  • disarray: a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
Other hypernyms of obfuscation include confusedness, confusion, mental confusion, muddiness.
obfuscation (noun) disarray (noun)
the activity of obscuring people's understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)
darkening or obscuring the sight of something a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
confusion resulting from failure to understand
obfuscation (verb) disarray (verb)
bring disorder to
Difference between obfuscation and disarray

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