cloud

a group of many things in the air or on the ground

a swarm of insects obscured the light

clouds of blossoms

a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude

any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

out of touch with reality

his head was in the clouds

suspicion affecting your reputation

after that mistake he was under a cloud

a cause of worry or gloom or trouble

the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the French

make milky or dull

The chemical clouded the liquid to which it was added

colour with streaks or blotches of different shades

make less clear

the stroke clouded memories of her youth

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

sully someone's reputation

make gloomy or depressed

Their faces were clouded with sadness

billow up in the form of a cloud

The smoke clouded above the houses