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fog Synonyms

Another word for fog

Choosing another word for fog depends on context, so the 30 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that obscures or restricts visibility.

Usage Example

"The morning mist over the harbor was so dense that the ferries had to delay their departure."

Strongest
mist
Strong
haze
smog
vapor
murk
cloud
Weak
pea-souper
brume

• verb (Context 2)

To cover or become covered with steam, condensation, or mist, especially on a glass surface.

Usage Example

"The warm air inside the car caused the windshield to fog up within minutes."

Strongest
fog up
steam up
mist
mist up
Strong
cloud
cloud over
film over
befog

• noun (Context 3)

A state of mental confusion, bewilderment, or lack of clarity.

Usage Example

"After working through the night, he walked into the morning meeting in a complete mental daze."

Strongest
daze
Strong
stupor
haze
confusion
bewilderment
muddle
fuzziness
perplexity
befuddlement
Weak
trance

• verb (Context 4)

To make someone bewildered, confused, or unable to think clearly.

Usage Example

"Exhaustion and stress began to cloud her judgment during the final hours of the negotiation."

Strongest
cloud
befog
muddle
Strong
confuse
obscure
uddle
befuddle
bewilder
blur
obfuscate

Opposites of fog

The opposite of fog shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

defog
clarity
demist
clarify
lucidity
clear-headedness
clear
clear up
See all opposites of fog

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fog. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fog
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