MYSTIFY


Meaning of MYSTIFY in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' mis-t ə - ˌ f ī

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: -fied ; -fy · ing

Etymology: French mistifier, from mystère mystery, from Latin mysterium

Date: 1814

1 : to perplex the mind of : BEWILDER

2 : to make mysterious or obscure < mystify an interpretation of a prophecy>

– mys · ti · fi · er \ - ˌ f ī (- ə )r \ noun

– mys · ti · fy · ing · ly \ - ˌ f ī -i ŋ -l ē \ adverb

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