Synonyms & related words for mystify

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of mystify — including perplex, bewilder, flummox, baffle, nonplus, amaze. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to mystify

Explore words related to mystify — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include mystifyingly, dumbfound, stupefy, bemuse, befuddle, befog, discombobulate, mystification. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for mystify

Common synonyms for mystify include perplex, bewilder, flummox, baffle, nonplus, amaze, confound, puzzle — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does mystify come from?

The word mystify breaks down into 2 roots of Greek and Latin origin: mysti-, from Greek mystes (“initiate”); and -fy, from Latin facio (“make, do”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.