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bemuse

verb
/bɪˈmjuːz/

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example Sentences

The complex instructions bemused the new employees.

Synonyms

confuse, bewilder, puzzle, perplex, baffle

Antonyms

clarify, explain, enlighten

Collocations

bemuse the audience, bemuse expression, bemuse with details

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