Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mackle
verb
/ˈmakəl/
Definition
To blur or smear; to make indistinct or unclear.
Examples
- The artist was careful not to mackle the lines of her drawing.
- His explanation was so muddled that it seemed he mackled the facts.
- In photography, overexposure can mackle the details of the image.
Meaning
The term ‘mackle’ refers to the act of making something unclear or indistinct, often by blending or smudging. It can relate to both visual and conceptual clarity.
Synonyms
- Blur
- Smudge
- Obscure
- Cloud
- Mix
