Riddle (Verb)
Meaning 1
Speak in riddles.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Explain a riddle.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 3
Pierce with many holes; "The bullets riddled his body".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Meaning 4
Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 5
Set a difficult problem or riddle; "riddle me a riddle".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Hypernyms
- Bewilder
- Puzzle
- Pose
- Amaze
- Beat
- Flummox
- Get
- Stupefy
- Gravel
- Vex
- Mystify
- Baffle
- Stick
- Nonplus
- Dumbfound
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Meaning 6
Spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.