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discombobulate

verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
14
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
23
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt

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Definitions

verb

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

    “These questions confuse even the experts”

verb

  1. cause to be confused emotionally

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Example Sentences

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

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