mystifier

/ˈmɪsɪfaɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that mystifies or is mysterious

“The magician was a skilled mystifier, keeping the audience guessing until the end of the show.”

2. verb

to cause to be mystified or to make mysterious

“The artist’s new work mystified critics, leaving them unsure of its meaning.”

Synonyms

  • enigmatist
  • obfuscator

Antonyms

  • clarifier
  • elucidator