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riddle
noun
verb
A coarse sieve (as for gravel)
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noun
A coarse sieve (as for gravel)
noun
A difficult problem
verb
Set a difficult problem or riddle
“Riddle me a riddle”
verb
Explain a riddle
verb
Speak in riddles
verb
Spread or diffuse through
“An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”
verb
Pierce with many holes
“The bullets riddled his body”
verb
Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
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Riddle me a riddle
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
Music penetrated the entire building
His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
The bullets riddled his body
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