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Obscurantism

usgb/ɑːbˈskjʊrəntɪzəm/Volume
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Political SecrecyPlay
Used to describe deliberate information withholding by authorities. SlideAfter the scandal, the mayor's obscurantism further eroded public trust.
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Public KnowledgePlay
Highlights the impact of obscurantism on general awareness. SlideHer campaign against obscurantism aimed to inform the community about the health risks.
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Implies a criticism of policies that are not transparent. SlideThe journalist criticized the council's obscurantism during the crisis.