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Definition of Mystify
1. Verb. Be a mystery or bewildering to. "The good news will mystify her"; "This question really stuck me"
Exact synonyms: Amaze, Baffle, Beat, Bewilder, Dumbfound, Flummox, Get, Gravel, Nonplus, Perplex, Pose, Puzzle, Stick, Stupefy, Vex
Specialized synonyms: Mix Up, Stump, Riddle, Elude, Escape
Generic synonyms: Bedevil, Befuddle, Confound, Confuse, Discombobulate, Fox, Fuddle, Throw
Derivative terms: Bafflement, Bewilderment, Mystery, Mystification, Mystification, Mystifier, Poser, Puzzle, Puzzlement, Puzzler, Stupefaction
Also: Puzzle Out, Puzzle Over
Specialized synonyms: Mix Up, Stump, Riddle, Elude, Escape
Generic synonyms: Bedevil, Befuddle, Confound, Confuse, Discombobulate, Fox, Fuddle, Throw
Derivative terms: Bafflement, Bewilderment, Mystery, Mystification, Mystification, Mystifier, Poser, Puzzle, Puzzlement, Puzzler, Stupefaction
Also: Puzzle Out, Puzzle Over
2. Verb. Make mysterious. "Mystify the story"
Generic synonyms: Blot Out, Hide, Obliterate, Obscure, Veil
Antonyms: Demystify
Derivative terms: Mystery, Mystification, Mystification, Mystification
Antonyms: Demystify
Derivative terms: Mystery, Mystification, Mystification, Mystification
Definition of Mystify
1. v. t. To involve in mystery; to make obscure or difficult to understand; as, to mystify a passage of Scripture.
Definition of Mystify
1. to perplex [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES] - See also: perplex
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mystify
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