mystification

nounCommon GRE wordMore M words

the act of making something needlessly obscure or bewildering

In a sentence

Mystification in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing mystification in a sentence.

The ritual's mystification kept outsiders from grasping its purpose.

Synonyms

confusionbewildermentobfuscationpuzzlement

Antonyms

clarificationenlightenment

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disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

Common questions

Mystification (noun) means the act of making something needlessly obscure or bewildering

Here is mystification used in an example sentence: "The ritual's mystification kept outsiders from grasping its purpose."

Common synonyms for mystification include confusion, bewilderment, obfuscation, puzzlement.

Antonyms of mystification include clarification, enlightenment.

Mystification is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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