MYSTERIES Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word mysteries. (close relations)
Definition of MYSTERIES
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 |