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Definition of Befuddle
1. Verb. Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. "The performance is likely to befuddle Sue"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"
Specialized synonyms: Demoralize, Amaze, Baffle, Beat, Bewilder, Dumbfound, Flummox, Get, Gravel, Mystify, Nonplus, Perplex, Pose, Puzzle, Stick, Stupefy, Vex, Disorient, Disorientate
Related verbs: Confuse, Disconcert, Flurry, Put Off
Generic synonyms: Be
Derivative terms: Befuddlement, Confusion, Discombobulation
2. Verb. Make stupid with alcohol.
Definition of Befuddle
1. v. t. To becloud and confuse, as with liquor.
Definition of Befuddle
1. Verb. (transitive) to perplex or confuse (someone) ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) to stupefy someone, especially with alcohol ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Befuddle
1. to confuse [v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES] - See also: confuse
Lexicographical Neighbors of Befuddle
Literary usage of Befuddle
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1922)
"... flavor and color manufacturer to develop his products and befuddle the taste
of the average consumer. The plans and organization of one large concern, ..."
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