Mystify (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Synonyms
- Perplex
- Bewilder
- Puzzle
- Pose
- Amaze
- Beat
- Flummox
- Get
- Stupefy
- Gravel
- Vex
- Baffle
- Stick
- Nonplus
- Dumbfound
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Meaning 2
Make mysterious; "mystify the story".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The ancient rituals performed by the tribe only served to mystify the story of their origin.
- The intricately carved symbols mystified the room, adding an air of mystery to the exhibition.
- The director intentionally mystified the plot to keep viewers guessing until the very end.
- The obscure terms used in the lecture mystified the students, who struggled to understand the concepts.
- The artist's unconventional methods and cryptic messages mystified her fans, fueling their fascination with her work.