riddle
riddle /ˈrɪdəl/
noun
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(
)
A difficult problem
(
brain-teaser
, conundrum
, enigma
, riddle
)
a difficult problem
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A coarse sieve (as for gravel)
(
riddle
)
a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
He used a riddle to separate the gravel from the finer sand.
He used a riddle to separate the gravel from the finer sand.
verb
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(
)
Pierce with many holes
(
riddle
)
pierce with many holes
The bullets riddled his body
The bullets riddled his body
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(
)
Set a difficult problem or riddle
(
riddle
)
set a difficult problem or riddle
Riddle me a riddle
riddle me a riddle
-
Explain a riddle
(
riddle
)
explain a riddle
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Speak in riddles
(
riddle
)
speak in riddles
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Spread or diffuse through
(
imbue
, interpenetrate
, diffuse
, penetrate
, permeate
, riddle
, pervade
)
spread or diffuse through
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
Music penetrated the entire building
music penetrated the entire building
His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
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Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
(
riddle
, screen
)
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff