blurring

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder das Ergebnis bezeichnet, etwas unklar, unscharf oder weniger bestimmt zu machen; häufig in visuellem, konzeptuellem oder metaphorischem Kontext verwendet.

A noun referring to the act or result of making something unclear, indistinct, or less defined, often used in visual, conceptual, or metaphorical contexts.

unzählbar

1. Loss of clarityB2formal

   The process or result of something becoming unclear or indistinct.

   Unschärfe

   • The blurring of the photograph was caused by camera shake.
   • Blurring of vision can be a symptom of eye strain.
   • The blurring of lines between work and home life is common today.

   Synonymeblurblurrinesscloudingfuzzinessindistinctnessvagueness

   Antonymeclarityfocussharpness

2. Obscuring boundariesC1formal

   The act of making distinctions or boundaries less clear.

   Verwischung der Grenzen

   • The blurring of gender roles has been a significant social change.
   • There is a blurring of the line between reality and fiction in the movie.
   • The blurring of cultural differences occurs with globalization.

   Synonymecloudingconfusingobfuscation

   Antonymeclarificationdistinction

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas unklar, unscharf oder schwer erkennbar zu machen oder selbst unklar zu werden.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something unclear or difficult to see, or to become indistinct.

1. Make unclearB1formal

   To make something difficult to see or understand clearly.

   Verschwimmen lassen

   • The rain blurred the windshield, making it hard to drive.
   • Tears blurred her vision as she read the letter.
   • The photographer intentionally blurred the background to focus on the subject.

   Synonymebefogblearcloudconfusedimfogmuddyobscure

   Antonymeclarifydefinefocussharpen

2. Obscure distinctionB2formal

   To make the difference between two things less clear.

   Grenzen verwischen

   • The new policy blurs the line between personal and professional life.
   • His speech blurred the boundaries between fact and fiction.
   • Modern art often blurs the distinction between painting and sculpture.

   Synonymecloudconfusedimfogmuddyobfuscateobscureveil

   Antonymeclarifydelineatedistinguishsharpen

3. Become indistinctB1informal

   To become unclear or indistinct, especially due to speed or movement.

   Unklar werden

   • The landscape blurred as the train sped past.
   • Everything blurred together when I spun around quickly.
   • The words on the page blurred as I grew tired.

   Synonymeblearclouddimfogmistobscure

   Antonymeclarifyfocussharpen