Antonyms for mystification


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mis-tuh-fahy
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɪs təˌfaɪ


Definition of mystification

Origin :
  • 1815, from French mystification, noun of action from mystifier (see mystify).
  • noun daze
Example sentences :
  • Mr Dorrit stood rooted to the carpet, a statue of mystification.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • Daily Chronicle: We have seldom read a better piece of mystification.
  • Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill
  • It was clearly a case upon which they would not admit of any mystification or deceit.
  • Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever
  • "Why, there is no end to this mystification," cried the boy, impatiently.
  • Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • The gentleman, as I have told you before, seems devoted to mystification.
  • Extract from : « Victory » by Joseph Conrad
  • I went over the house, and nothing can express my mystification.
  • Extract from : « The Lock And Key Library » by Various
  • Constance eyed him with a degree of mystification on her side.
  • Extract from : « Jerry » by Jean Webster
  • Rosita looked at her a moment in mystification and then shrugged her shoulders.
  • Extract from : « The Argonauts of North Liberty » by Bret Harte
  • It was obvious the expert was enjoying the lad's mystification.
  • Extract from : « Christopher and the Clockmakers » by Sara Ware Bassett
  • To have been the object of such a mystification, he, a professor of dancing and deportment!
  • Extract from : « Godfrey Morgan » by Jules Verne

Synonyms for mystification

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