Gordian knot
Gordian knot noun - An intricate knot tied by Gordius, the king of Phrygia, and cut by the sword of Alexander the Great after he heard that whoever undid it would become ruler of Asia.
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Synonyms for Gordian knot
Mystification and Gordian knot are semantically related. in mystery topic. In some cases you can use "Mystification" instead a noun phrase "Gordian knot".
Mystification
Mystification noun - A state of mental uncertainty.
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Synonyms for Mystification
Gordian knot and mystification are semantically related. You can use "Gordian knot" instead a noun "Mystification".
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- trouble and Gordian knot
- trouble and mystification
- problem and Gordian knot
- problem and mystification
- knot and Gordian knot
- knot and mystification
- predicament and Gordian knot
- predicament and mystification
- riddle and Gordian knot
- riddle and mystification
- secret and Gordian knot
- secret and mystification
- puzzle and Gordian knot
- puzzle and mystification
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