Mys"ti*fy (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Mystified (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Mystifying (?).] [F. mystifier, fr. Gr. ? + 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.
2. To perplex the mind of; to puzzle; to
impose upon the credulity of ; as, to mystify an
opponent.
He took undue advantage of his credulity and
mystified him exceedingly.
Ld.
Campbell.