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befuddle

verb

be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
EF
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

bɪˈfʌdl

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

    “These questions confuse even the experts”

verb

  1. make stupid with alcohol

In context

Example Sentences

These questions confuse even the experts
This question completely threw me
This question befuddled even the teacher

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