mist mist /ˈmɪst/

noun

1. () A thin fog with condensation near the ground  ( mist )
   a thin fog with condensation near the ground
    The mist rolled in from the sea, shrouding the town in a blanket of white
   The mist rolled in from the sea, shrouding the town in a blanket of white
   
   

verb

1. () Become covered with mist  ( mist over , mist up , mist )
   become covered with mist
    The windshield misted over
   The windshield misted over
   
2. Spray finely or cover with mist  ( mist )
   spray finely or cover with mist
   
3. Make less visible or unclear  ( becloud , fog , haze over , befog , cloud , mist , obnubilate , obscure )
   make less visible or unclear
    The stars are obscured by the clouds
   The stars are obscured by the clouds
    The big elm tree obscures our view of the valley
   the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley