— mystification , n. — mystifiedly , adv. — mystifier , n. — mystifyingly , adv.
/mis"teuh fuy'/ , v.t., mystified, mystifying .
1. to perplex (a person) by playing upon the person's credulity; bewilder purposely.
2. to involve in mystery or obscurity.
[ 1805-15; mystifier, equiv. to mysti- (irreg. comb. form of mystique MYSTIC or mystère MYSTERY 1 ) + -fier -FY ]
Syn. 1. fool, mislead, elude, puzzle.