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unenlightening

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en⋅light⋅en

  [en-lahyt-n]
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–verb (used with object)
1. to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to: We hope the results of our research will enlighten our colleagues.
2. Archaic. to shed light upon.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME enli(g)htenen. See en- 1 , lighten 1

Related forms:
en⋅light⋅ened⋅ly, adverb
en⋅light⋅ened⋅ness, noun
en⋅light⋅en⋅er, noun
en⋅light⋅en⋅ing⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. illumine, edify, teach, inform.

Antonyms:
1. mystify, confuse, perplex, puzzle.
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