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(noun) brain-teaser, enigma, conundrum
a difficult problem
(verb) diffuse, penetrate, permeate, pervade, interpenetrate, imbue
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
(verb) screen
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff