Riddle — synonyms, definition

1. riddle (Noun)

bewilderment brain-teaser conundrum doubt enigma grating issue labyrinth mystery mystification nut poser problem puzzle puzzlement question screen sieve strainer uncertainty

riddle (Noun) — A difficult problem.

riddle (Noun) — A coarse sieve (as for gravel).

problem screen sieve

2. riddle (Verb)

bore diffuse filter grade hole imbue interpenetrate penetrate perforate permeate pervade pierce punch puncture refine screen sift sort winnow

riddle (Verb) — Pierce with many holes. ex. "The bullets riddled his body"

riddle (Verb) — Set a difficult problem or riddle. ex. "riddle me a riddle"

riddle (Verb) — Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff.

riddle (Verb) — Spread or diffuse through. ex. "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"

riddle (Verb) — Speak in riddles.

riddle (Verb) — Explain a riddle.

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