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The riddle can mystify readers at first.
What does Mystify mean?
Mystify means confuse or puzzle someone.
Dictionary definition
to confuse, puzzle, or make something hard to understand.
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Mystify in a sentence
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A strange clue seemed to mystify the whole class.
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The author used a hidden detail to mystify readers before revealing the answer.
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What does mystify mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to mystify?
Mystify means to puzzle or confuse.
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Mystify
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mis · tuh · fy · strongest beat: mis
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MeaningMystify means confuse or puzzle someone.
ExampleExample: The riddle can mystify readers at first.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- mis · tuh · fy
- Strongest beat
- mis
- Ending
- fy
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mis.
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Mystify word family
Base word
mystify
verb
mystifies
Present-tense form.
verb
mystified
Past-tense form.
verb
mystifying
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