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befuddle

verb

/bɪˈfʌdəl/

Meaning

to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly

The complex instructions befuddled the students.

confuse, bewilder, perplex, puzzle

clarify, enlighten, explain

befuddled mind, befuddled expression, befuddled students

to have and retain possession of; to continue doing

to persuade or force someone to do something by using threats or pressure

to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort

To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.

to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity

to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care