What is the opposite of the verb obfuscate? [closed]
The opposite for veil is unveil but what is the opposite for obfuscate? Is it unobfuscate?
Solution 1:
If we're talking about obfuscated computer code then the antonym used when translating it back to normal is deobfuscate.
None of the "general references" appear to include that specialised use.
Solution 2:
I was going to suggest clarify, but I've learned that obfuscate comes from the Latin obfuscatus meaning to darken, I'm going to suggest illuminate:
: to make clear : elucidate
EDIT: In light of Jay's comment (pun intended), I bring you clarify:
2: to free of confusion needs time to clarify his thoughts
3: to make understandable clarify a subject