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mystification

1 of 1noun
/ˌmɪstəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Forms:mystifications
1

the act of confusing people by making things complicated to understand

  • Amidst the mystification created by conflicting reports, it became difficult to discern the truth of the matter.
  • The company's financial reports were intentionally written with mystification, making it challenging for shareholders to decipher the true financial health of the organization.
  • Through his clever storytelling and enigmatic clues, the author masterfully wove a web of mystification, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
Synonyms:
obfuscation
2

something designed to mystify or bewilder

3

confusion resulting from failure to understand

Synonyms:
bewildermentpuzzlementobfuscationbefuddlementbemusementbafflement