To mystify is a verb that sounds not so mysteriously like mystery. That's because something that mystifies is just that. There's no answer or explanation to be found for it. If you're mystified, you're in awe and bewilderment. The infinite nature of the universe mystifies some people.

, mys·ti·fied, mys·ti·fy·ing. The judge's decision in this case completely mystifies me, given all the evidence. It's the perfect propaganda to mystify and demoralize voters. These vague terms serve only to further mystify the concept for readers.

From French mystifier, from Ancient Greek μυστικός (mustikós, “secret, mystic”) + Latin -ficare. mystify (third-person singular simple present mystifies, present participle mystifying, simple past and past participle mystified) (transitive) To thoroughly confuse, befuddle, or bewilder.

The detective's findings only served to mystify the case further. The verb 'mystify' is derived from the noun 'mystery,' which finds its origins in Middle English and Old French, influenced by Latin 'mysterium' and Greek 'musterion' (μυστήριον).