1. to confuse or puzzle someone completely
2. to make something mysterious or obscure deliberately

Examples

• The magician’s trick completely mystified the audience.
• Her sudden departure mystified her friends and family.
• The complex instructions mystified even the experienced technicians.
• The author seemed to mystify the plot unnecessarily with confusing details.
• Scientists were mystified by the unusual behavior of the particles.
• The ancient symbols on the wall mystified the archaeologists.
• His ability to solve problems so quickly mystifies his colleagues.