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MYSTERIES Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word mysteries. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word mysteries. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MYSTERIES

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enigma
nounn
noun

• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

• a difficult problem

secret
nounn
noun

• something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

• information known only to a special group

• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

adjective satellite

• not open or public; kept private or not revealed

• conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

• not openly made known

• communicated covertly

• not expressed

• designed to elude detection

• hidden from general view or use

• (of information) given in confidence or in secret

• indulging only covertly

• having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

• the next to highest level of official classification for documents

ambiguity
nounn
noun

• an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context

• unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning

conundrum
nounn
noun

• a difficult problem

intrigue
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

• a clandestine love affair

verb

• cause to be interested or curious

• form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

obscurity
nounn
noun

• the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

• an obscure and unimportant standing; not well known

• the state of being indistinct or indefinite for lack of adequate illumination

perplexity
nounn
noun

• trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

problem
nounn
noun

• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

• a question raised for consideration or solution

• a source of difficulty

puzzle
nounn
noun

• a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

• a game that tests your ingenuity

verb

• be a mystery or bewildering to

• be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide

question
nounn
noun

• an instance of questioning

• the subject matter at issue

• a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

• a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

• an informal reference to a marriage proposal

verb

• challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

• pose a series of questions to

• pose a question

• conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

• place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

riddle
nounn
noun

• a difficult problem

• a coarse sieve (as for gravel)

verb

• pierce with many holes

• set a difficult problem or riddle

• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

• spread or diffuse through

• speak in riddles

• explain a riddle

whodunit
nounn
noun

• a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie

closed book
noun

• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

mystery story
nounn
noun

• a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie

Best Hypernyms For MYSTERIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mysteries, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
perplexity story clues conundrums enigmas investigations problems puzzles queries quests riddles secrets unknowns

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