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)