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mystify

verb mys·ti·fy \ˈmis-tə-ˌfī\

: to confuse (someone) completely

mys·ti·fiedmys·ti·fy·ing

Full Definition of MYSTIFY

transitive verb
1
:  to perplex the mind of :  bewilder
2
:  to make mysterious or obscure <mystify an interpretation of a prophecy>
mys·ti·fi·er \-ˌfī(-ə)r\ noun
mys·ti·fy·ing·ly \-ˌfī-iŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of MYSTIFY

French mistifier, from mystère mystery, from Latin mysterium
First Known Use: 1814

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MYSTIFY Defined for Kids

mystify

verb mys·ti·fy \ˈmi-stə-ˌfī\
mys·ti·fiedmys·ti·fy·ing

Definition of MYSTIFY for Kids

:  to confuse or bewilder completely <His strange behavior has mystified us.>

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