MYSTIFICATION Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

mystification

noun

ˌmi-stə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of mystification

as in confusion

a state of mental uncertainty the new information did little to ease our mystification

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as in mystery

something hard to understand or explain an event that is one of the great mystifications in all of maritime history

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Recent Examples of mystification Clark thinks part of the problem is the mystification of what happens inside the political arena. — Samuel J. Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024 Industrial capitalism found its artistic disclosures and mystifications in realism. — Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024 Everett’s fiction frequently mystifies critics, who excuse their mystification by describing his work as confounding. — Maya Binyam, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 Many have expressed excited mystification at 4batz’s seemingly quick success. — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for mystification

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Noun

Even though talks with the Boston Red Sox at last year’s deadline never got close, the confusion provided by an incorrect tweet announcing Ryan’s trade to New England put the pitcher at the top of every trade list before the season even began.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
There have been confusion and contradictions in the lead up to the visit over accommodation arrangements for the Sussex family.

— Max Foster, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of confusion

Noun

The 23 crew members fought through dense fog and dealt with equipment issues after leaving port on June 5.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
As the fog slowly revealed and concealed the towering limestone islets, the tranquil scenery was a grounding way to experience one of Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes.

— Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026

Definition of fog

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They’re immediately pulled into a tangle of police reports, hospital notifications, insurance calls, and legal questions that can feel impossible to sort through while grieving.

— William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Richie Laryea for Canada burst into the box in a good position but was brought to ground amid a tangle of legs with South Africa’s Khuliso Mudau.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 28 June 2026

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