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befuddle::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bedevil, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle, throw |
| Type of | be |
| Has types | baffle, beat, bewilder, vex, nonplus, perplex, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy, amaze, demoralize, disorient, disorientate, dumbfound, flummox, get, gravel, mystify |
| Verb group | confuse, flurry, disconcert, put off |
| Derivation | befuddlement |
This question befuddled even the teacher.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fuddle |
| Type of | soak, inebriate, intoxicate |
Examples of befuddle
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On one hand, he wants them to use their incredible skills to befuddle opponents.
From the sltrib.com
It's not just energy companies that rely on complexity to befuddle the public.
From the guardian.co.uk
Actually, Randiv bowled that from behind the stumps, which helped to befuddle Cook.
From the guardian.co.uk
As each species has its own language, we can befuddle one without disturbing the rest.
From the guardian.co.uk
Proper gratuities for service people befuddle even the most etiquette-conscious among us.
From the kentucky.com
But trying to decipher those ratings can befuddle even the professionals.
From the latimes.com
If he wins, he must be credited with having correctly calculated nature's power to befuddle.
From the sacbee.com
Use of the Internet and e-mail continues to befuddle some officials.
From the jsonline.com
It may befuddle others but you can see the figure in the carpet.
From the sfgate.com
- Confuse: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"
- Make stupid with alcohol
- (befuddled) befogged: stupefied by alcoholic drink; "the wino's poor befuddled mind"; "a mind befogged with drink"
- (befuddled) baffled: perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment; "obviously bemused by his questions"; "bewildered and confused"; "a cloudy and confounded philosopher"; "just a mixed-up kid"; "she felt lost on the first day of school"
- (befuddled) addled: confused and vague; used especially of thinking; "muddleheaded ideas"; "your addled little brain"; "woolly thinking"; "woolly-headed ideas"
- To perplex or confuse (someone); to stupefy someone, especially with alcohol
- (befuddled) confused or perplexed; drunk
