Mystify
verb
/ˈmɪstɪfaɪ/
To make someone feel confused or unsure about something, like when a tricky riddle makes you think hard.
Examples
- The magic trick mystified all the kids at the party.
- My puppy's sudden jump mystified me; I didn't see that coming!
- The riddle my teacher gave us mystified everyone in the class.
Synonyms
confuse
puzzle
baffle
bewilder
perplex
stump
Antonyms
clarify
explain
understand
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