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mystification

/mɪsˈtɪfɪkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does mystification mean?

noun

The act of making something seem mysterious or unclear, often in order to deceive or confuse people. A feeling of puzzlement or confusion.

Example

"The magician's mystification of the audience was impressive, but some people were not fooled."

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