n.
Function: intransitive verb
Date: 1562
1 : to grow cloudy ― usually used with over or up < cloud ed over before the storm>
2 a of facial features : to become troubled, apprehensive, or distressed in appearance <her face cloud ed with worry> b : to become blurry, dubious, or ominous ― often used with over <the outlook is cloud ing over>
3 : to billow up in the form of a cloud
transitive verb
1 a : to envelop or hide with or as if with a cloud <smog cloud ed our view> b : to make opaque especially by condensation of moisture <steam cloud ed the windows> c : to make murky especially with smoke or mist <smoke cloud ed the sky>
2 : to make unclear or confused < cloud the issue>
3 : TAINT , SULLY <a cloud ed reputation>
4 : to cast gloom over < cloud prospects for success>