Definition of mystify
mystified
;mystifying
transitive verb
1 : to perplex the mind of : bewilder
2 : to make mysterious or obscure mystify an interpretation of a prophecy
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Examples of mystify in a Sentence
The cause of the disease mystified doctors for many years.
The magician has been mystifying his audiences for years with his amazing tricks.
Recent Examples of mystify from the Web
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Artan’s family was mystified by that note, which caused them a great deal of anguish, said Bob Fitrakis, a Columbus attorney representing the family.
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Diana is erudite but unworldly, witty but never ironic, supremely self-confident and utterly mystified by the modern world.
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Administration officials said they are mystified by the criticism.
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The slowly-creeping stones and boulders in the desolate expanse of Racetrack Playa have long mystified geologists.
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Origin and Etymology of mystify
French mistifier, from mystère mystery, from Latin mysterium
First Known Use: 1814
MYSTIFY Defined for English Language Learners
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: to confuse (someone) completely
MYSTIFY Defined for Kids
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mystified
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: to confuse or bewilder completely His strange behavior has mystified us.
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