Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
befuddle
verb
/bɪˈfʌd.əl/
Definition
To confuse or make someone unable to think clearly.
Examples
- The complex instructions befuddled all the students during the test.
- Her vague explanations seemed to befuddle him even more.
Meaning
Befuddle refers to the state of being perplexed or bewildered, often resulting from a lack of clear understanding.
Synonyms
- confuse
- bewilder
- perplex
- flummox
