Befog/bɪˈfɑːɡ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical use Often used metaphorically to describe situations where information is made unclear intentionally. The lawyer's complex jargon befogged the courtroom. Pro Tip 2/3Debate and discussions In discussions, 'befog' implies deliberate confusion to avoid the subject. Stop befogging the argument with irrelevant facts. Pro Tip 3/3Critical thinking Used to caution against unclear thinking or reasoning. Don't let his smooth talk befog your judgment.