mystify (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪstɪfaɪ/
Definition
To make someone feel confused because they do not understand something.
Examples
The sudden disappearance of the ancient artifact continued to mystify archaeologists for decades.
Her cryptic message mystified everyone in the room, leaving them wondering about its true meaning.
Scientists are still mystified by the strange signals detected from deep space.
How to Use mystify
- mystify someone (collocation)
- To confuse or perplex a person. — "The complex instructions mystified the new employee."
- mystify by (prepositional phrase)
- To be confused by something. — "She was mystified by his sudden change of heart."
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