Search Result:riddle
KK Pronunciation
〔 `rIdl 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˋridl 〕
Overview of noun riddle
The noun riddle has 2 senses
- riddle, conundrum, enigma, brain-teaser -- (a difficult problem)
- riddle -- (a coarse sieve (as for gravel))
Overview of verb riddle
The verb riddle has 6 senses
- riddle -- (pierce with many holes; "The bullets riddled his body")
- riddle -- (set a difficult problem or riddle; "riddle me a riddle")
- riddle, screen -- (separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff)
- permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle -- (spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks")
- riddle -- (speak in riddles)
- riddle -- (explain a riddle)