MYSTIFICATION Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

mystification

noun

ˌmi-stə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of mystification

as in confusion

a state of mental uncertainty the new information did little to ease our mystification

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as in mystery

something hard to understand or explain an event that is one of the great mystifications in all of maritime history

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Recent Examples of mystification Clark thinks part of the problem is the mystification of what happens inside the political arena. — Samuel J. Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024 Industrial capitalism found its artistic disclosures and mystifications in realism. — Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024 Everett’s fiction frequently mystifies critics, who excuse their mystification by describing his work as confounding. — Maya Binyam, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 Many have expressed excited mystification at 4batz’s seemingly quick success. — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for mystification

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Noun

Election experts have said many instances of noncitizens registering to vote are a result of administrative error or confusion on the part of the immigrant — not intentional criminality.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
The confusion unfolded as a steady stream of women’s half-marathon runners crossed the finish line.

— Vivian Yao, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of confusion

Noun

To get to the bottom of the mystery of the article’s spurious dating, Cade and a team of researchers from around the globe sifted through historic reports and observations of geomagnetic activity to set the record straight.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
In the first, a best-selling mystery author dies, and Benoit Blanc, a charismatic and inquisitive private eye played by Daniel Craig, must investigate.

— New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of mystery

Noun

Loose white sand blew into the air and whirled around at the edge of the sea like a fog.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
The Tigers’ entourage, scheduled to appear here for SEC Basketball Media Day, could not take off due to the fog, grounding them for their session, the league announced.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of fog

Noun

The ejection of water molecules favors the interaction, supporting the alignment needed for the messy tangle to grow.

— Mike McRae October 13, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
This tangle of contradictions had served in the Army for over four decades, spending several years as Army Chief of Staff.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

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