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 riddle riddle /ˈrɪdəl/

noun

  1. () A difficult problem  ( brain-teaser , conundrum , enigma , riddle )
    a difficult problem
  2. 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

  1. () Pierce with many holes  ( riddle )
    pierce with many holes
     The bullets riddled his body
    The bullets riddled his body
  2. () Set a difficult problem or riddle  ( riddle )
    set a difficult problem or riddle
     Riddle me a riddle
    riddle me a riddle
  3. Explain a riddle  ( riddle )
    explain a riddle
  4. Speak in riddles  ( riddle )
    speak in riddles
  5. Spread or diffuse through  ( imbue , interpenetrate , penetrate , diffuse , permeate , pervade , riddle )
    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
  6. Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff  ( riddle , screen )
    separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff