mystify
[ mis-tuh-fahy ]
/ ˈmɪs təˌfaɪ /
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verb (used with object), mys·ti·fied, mys·ti·fy·ing.
to perplex (a person) by playing upon the person's credulity; bewilder purposely.
to involve in mystery or obscurity.
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mystify
/ (ˈmɪstɪˌfaɪ) /
verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)
to confuse, bewilder, or puzzle
to make mysterious or obscure
Derived forms of mystify
mystification, nounmystifier, nounmystifying, adjectivemystifyingly, adverbWord Origin for mystify
C19: from French mystifier, from mystère mystery 1 or mystique mystic
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