riddle
Nouns
- (n) a difficult problem brain-teaser, conundrum, enigma,
- (n) a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
Verbs
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(v) pierce with many holes
- The bullets riddled his body
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(v) set a difficult problem or riddle
- riddle me a riddle
- (v) separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff screen,
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(v) spread or diffuse through
- An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
- music penetrated the entire building
- His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
- (v) speak in riddles
- (v) explain a riddle