What is "riddle" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "riddle": a difficult problem

Noun

Meaning of "riddle": pierce with many holes

Verb

Meaning of "riddle": a coarse sieve (as for gravel)

Noun

Meaning of "riddle": set a difficult problem or riddle

Verb

Meaning of "riddle": separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

Verb

Meaning of "riddle": spread or diffuse through

Verb

Meaning of "riddle": speak in riddles

Verb

Meaning of "riddle": explain a riddle

Verb

Synonyms:

mystery, dilemma, conundrum, puzzle, quandary, complexity, enigma, strait, mystification, perplexity, plight, complication, stickler, question, doubt, maze, twister, puzzlement, cryptogram, labyrinth, confusion, embarrassment, entanglement, poser, distraction, predicament, bewilderment, charade, intricacy, problem, teaser, stumper, rebus, brain-twister, closed book, knotty question, mind-boggler, sixty-four dollar question, tough nut to crack, tough proposition, mar, pervade, puncture, corrupt, infest, pierce, damage, impair, spoil, bore, pit, pepper, honeycomb,

Antonyms:

simplicity, solution, good fortune, confidence, help,