Enigmatize

Enigmatize
Enigmatize E*nig"ma*tize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Enigmatized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Enigmatizing}.] To make, or talk in, enigmas; to deal in riddles.

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  • enigmatize — enig·ma·tize …   English syllables

  • enigmatize — ˌtīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: enigmatic + ize : to make enigmatic it is the very humanity of man that enigmatizes him for the true ascetic …   Useful english dictionary

  • Enigmatized — Enigmatize E*nig ma*tize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Enigmatized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Enigmatizing}.] To make, or talk in, enigmas; to deal in riddles …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Enigmatizing — Enigmatize E*nig ma*tize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Enigmatized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Enigmatizing}.] To make, or talk in, enigmas; to deal in riddles …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • enigma — n. 1 a puzzling thing or person. 2 a riddle or paradox. Derivatives: enigmatic adj. enigmatical adj. enigmatically adv. enigmatize v.tr. (also ise). Etymology: L aenigma f. Gk ainigma matos f. ainissomai speak allusively f. ainos fable …   Useful english dictionary

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