Ambiguate

Pronunciation: /ˈæmˈbaɪˈɡuˈeɪt/

Ambiguate (verb)

  1. To make something less clear so people cannot easily understand what it really means.
  2. To create more than one possible meaning, so the listener or reader feels unsure.

Examples

  • The writer ambiguates the ending to keep readers guessing.
  • They ambiguate the instructions so nobody can complain later.