Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bemuse
verb
/bɪˈmjuːz/
Definition
To confuse or bewilder someone.
Examples
- She was bemused by the complex instructions given to her.
- The unexpected turn of events seemed to bemuse the audience.
- His bemused expression made it clear that he did not understand the joke.
Meaning
When someone is bemused, they are puzzled, often left in a state of confusion or uncertainty about something.
Synonyms
- confound
- bewilder
- perplex
- puzzle
- confuse
