v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Mystified p. pr. & vb. n. Mystifying ] [ F. mystifier, fr. Gr. &unr_; + L. -ficare (in comp.) to make. See 1st Mystery, and -fy. ] 1. To involve in mystery; to make obscure or difficult to understand; as, to mystify a passage of Scripture. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To perplex the mind of; to puzzle; to impose upon the credulity of; to baffle; as, to mystify an opponent. [ 1913 Webster ] He took undue advantage of his credulity and mystified him exceedingly. Ld. Campbell. [ 1913 Webster ] |