mys|ti|fy

mys|ti|fy
mys|ti|fy «MIHS tuh fy», transitive verb, -fied, -fy|ing.
1. to bewilder purposely; perplex; puzzle: »

The magician's tricks mystified the audience.

SYNONYM(S): confuse, nonplus.
2. to make mysterious; involve in mystery; obscure: »

the fabulous age, in which vulgar fact becomes mystified (Washington Irving).

[< French mystifier < mystique mystic + -fier -fy]
mys´ti|fy´ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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