Unriddle

Synonyms for "unriddle" (50 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (10)

Strong matches (15)

divinedodopedope outexplainfathomfigure outfind outfind the answerfind the solutiongetget rightguessguess righthave it

Related words (25)

hit ithit the nail on the headinterpretmake outopen the lockplumbpsychpsych outpuzzle outravelravel outresolveriddlesolvesort outundounfoldunlockunravelunscramble
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Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: answer, bottom, break, cipher, clear up.
  • Sentence evidence is available for unriddle, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "unriddle".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "unriddle"

Keep "unriddle" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "unriddle" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "unriddle", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "unriddle" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Sample sentences

3 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

It vvill be found, vvhen the Myſterie of iniquitie ſhall be unriddled, that, as they vvere their ſpavvn the Anabaptiſts, the obſtructers of our Doctrinal Reformation, ſo, they are by their Miſſionaries ſent unto Corners and Hillie Countreys the obſtructers of our practical.

Source: wiktionary

On the right hand of [a wax figure representing] Popery sat Judaism, represented by an old man embroidered with phylacteries, and distinguished by many typical figures, which I had not skill enough to unriddle.

Source: wiktionary

'I your Enemy, Sir!' ſays he, vvith much Amazement, and ſome Sternneſs in his Look. 'Nay, be not angry,' ſaid Benjamin, 'for I promiſe you I am not. You are perfectly innocent of having intended me any VVrong; for you vvas then an Infant; but I ſhall, I believe, unriddle all this the Moment I mention my Name. Did you never hear, Sir, of one Partridge, vvho had the honour of being reputed your Father, and the Misfortune of being ruined by that Honour?'

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "unriddle"?

Closest matches include answer, bottom, break, cipher, clear up.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "unriddle"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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