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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | complicate |
| Type of | alter, change, modify |
| Has types | complexify, snarl, snarl up, embrangle |
Examples of perplex
perplex
The mystery of his further development into the tough need not perplex anybody.
From the theatlantic.com
But in the short term, the changes may perplex parents, says The Washington Post.
From the dailyherald.com
Well, I'm sure that will perplex the most ardent theologians, so I'll have a guess.
From the nzcatholic.org.nz
Owning a piece of so many phone firms could perplex the savviest investor.
From the time.com
The reasons for the calm atmosphere perplex educators and vary from campus to campus.
From the time.com
Life would never change, hurt, perplex, or challenge us before we're ready.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
The upcoming Facebook movie, The Social Network, continues to perplex me.
From the techcrunch.com
The idea that quince is rare may perplex those who know it as the common herald of spring.
From the dailyherald.com
Meanwhile, Unwin's nonsensical gobbledegook is used to perplex opponents.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"
- Complicate: make more complicated; "There was a new development that complicated the matter"
- (perplexing) confusing: lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity; "sent confusing signals to Iraq"; "perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it"; "a puzzling statement"
- To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle
- (O.F. n.) perplexity, trouble, problem, difficult situation
