Obfuscating is a word that means to confuse or make something unclear, which in itself has many synonyms. One such synonym is "muddling," which refers to creating confusion or disarray. A similar term is "befuddling," which means to confuse or perplex. Another synonym for obfuscating is "clouding," which describes the act of making something difficult to understand or see. A more formal synonym is "equivocating," which means to use ambiguous or misleading language. In addition, "obscuring," "veiling," and "camouflaging" are also terms that can be used to describe the act of obfuscating or making something unclear.