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RIDDLE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word riddle. (exact relations)
There are 31 hypernyms of the word riddle. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for RIDDLE

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conundrum
nounn
noun

• a difficult problem

enigma
nounn
noun

• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

• a difficult problem

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

brain-teaser
nounn
noun

• a difficult problem

diffuse
verbv
adjective

• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

adjective satellite

• spread out; not concentrated in one place

• lacking conciseness

verb

• move outward

• spread or diffuse through

• cause to become widely known

imbue
verbv
verb

• spread or diffuse through

• fill, soak, or imbue totally

• suffuse with color

interpenetrate
verbv
verb

• penetrate mutually or be interlocked

• spread or diffuse through

permeate
verbv
verb

• spread or diffuse through

• pass through

• penetrate mutually or be interlocked

pervade
verbv
verb

• spread or diffuse through

screen
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

• a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

• the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame

• the personnel of the film industry

• a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

• partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

verb

• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

• examine methodically

• examine in order to test suitability

• project onto a screen for viewing

• prevent from entering

• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

Best Hypernyms For RIDDLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for riddle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (28)
sieve amaze baffle beat bewilder communicate dumbfound flummox get gravel intercommunicate lick mystify nonplus perforate perplex pierce pose problem puzzle screen sift solve stick strain stupefy vex work
Phrases (3)
figure outpuzzle outwork out

Alternatives for CONUNDRUM

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