riddle

Noun
  1. A difficult problem (synset 106798080)
    is a type of: problem - a question raised for consideration or solution
    same as: brain-teaser, conundrum, enigma
  2. A coarse sieve (as for gravel) (synset 104095808)
    is a type of: screen, sieve - a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
Verb
  1. Pierce with many holes (synset 201277865)
    "The bullets riddled his body"
    is a type of: pierce - make a hole into
  2. Set a difficult problem or riddle (synset 200624678)
    "riddle me a riddle"
    is a type of: amaze, baffle, beat, bewilder, dumbfound, flummox, get, gravel, mystify, nonplus, perplex, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy, vex - be a mystery or bewildering to
  3. Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff (synset 201463414)
    is a type of: sieve, sift, strain - separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
    same as: screen
  4. Spread or diffuse through (synset 201231635)
    "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
    is a type of: penetrate, perforate - pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
    subtypes: spiritise, spiritize - imbue with a spirit
    same as: diffuse, imbue, interpenetrate, penetrate, permeate, pervade
  5. Speak in riddles (synset 200744020)
    is a type of: communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings
  6. Explain a riddle (synset 200637376)
    is a type of: figure out, lick, puzzle out, solve, work, work out - find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

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