riddling Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb pierce with many holes
    riddle.
    • The bullets riddled his body
  2. verb set a difficult problem or riddle
    riddle.
    • riddle me a riddle
  3. verb separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
    riddle; screen.
  4. verb spread or diffuse through
    riddle; permeate; interpenetrate; pervade; penetrate; diffuse; imbue.
    • An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
    • music penetrated the entire building
    • His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
  5. verb speak in riddles
    riddle.
  6. verb explain a riddle
    riddle.

WordNet


Rid"dling adjective
Definitions
  1. Speaking in a riddle or riddles; containing a riddle. "Riddling triplets." Tennyson. -- Rid"dling, adv.

Webster 1913