First Known Use: 1814
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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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Examples of MYSTIFY
- The cause of the disease mystified doctors for many years.
- The magician has been mystifying his audiences for years with his amazing tricks.
Origin of MYSTIFY
French mistifier, from mystère mystery, from Latin mysterium
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