Mystify and Startle

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Mystify verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.

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Startle and mystify are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startle" instead a verb "Mystify".

Startle verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.

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Mystify and startle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mystify" instead a verb "Startle".

Nearby Words: startling, startled, startler

people	mystify people	startle people
magician	mystify magician	startle magician

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