Mystify

Definition of Mystify

Mys´ti`fy

v. t.	1.	To involve in mystery; to make obscure or difficult to understand; as, to mystify a passage of Scripture. [imp. & p. p. Mystified ; p. pr. & vb. n. Mystifying .]
	2.	To perplex the mind of; to puzzle; to impose upon the credulity of; to baffle; as, to mystify an opponent. He took undue advantage of his credulity and mystified him exceedingly. - Ld. Campbell.

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