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Mystify vs Dumbfound - What's the difference?

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As verbs the difference between mystify and dumbfound

is that mystify is to thoroughly confuse, befuddle, or bewilder while dumbfound is to confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.

mystify

English

Verb

  • To thoroughly confuse, befuddle, or bewilder.
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    Related terms

    * mysterious * mystery * mystic * mystical * mysticism * mystique

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    dumbfound

    English

    Alternative forms

    * dumfound

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.