Mystification

usgb/ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
noun

The act of making something difficult to understand or the state of being difficult to understand.

The wizard's spell caused a great mystification among the villagers who could not understand why it was raining frogs.
Visual representation of "mystification" - The act of making something difficult to understand or the state of being difficult to understand

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  • cause of mystification
  • state of mystification
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Literary Use

Often used in literature to describe puzzling events or characters.

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The mystification in the detective novel kept readers guessing.
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Figurative Speech

Can be used figuratively to express complex situations in life or art.

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His behavior was a constant source of mystification for me.
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Intentional Obscurity

Refers to intentional actions that make things less clear.

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The company's policies created mystification among employees.
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ambiguitybewildermentconfusionenigmamystiqueobscurityperplexitypuzzlement
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