mystify Meaning & Definition
What Does Mystify Mean?
Mystify is a verb that means To thoroughly confuse, befuddle, or bewilder.
Quick Facts About Mystify
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈmɪstɪfaɪ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | trounce, beat and get |
| Antonyms | demystify |
| Verb forms | mystifies, mystifying, mystified |
Mystify Definition (Verb)
- To thoroughly confuse, befuddle, or bewilder.
Solar eclipses continued to mystify ancient humans for thousands of years.
Synonyms of Mystify
Mystify synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Mystify
Mystify in a Sentence
Solar eclipses continued to mystify ancient humans for thousands of years.
Word Forms & Grammar
mystify (third-person singular simple present mystifies, present participle mystifying, simple past and past participle mystified)
Words That Rhyme With Mystify
Origin of Mystify
From French mystifier, from Ancient Greek μυστικός (mustikós, “secret, mystic”) + Latin -ficare.
How to Pronounce Mystify
The standard pronunciation of mystify is //ˈmɪstɪfaɪ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mystify
What part of speech is mystify?
Mystify is a verb.
What is another word for mystify?
Close synonyms of mystify are trounce, beat and get. See the full list of mystify synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of mystify?
The opposite of mystify is demystify.
What is the past tense of mystify?
The past tense of mystify is mystified. The present participle is mystifying.