What does befuddle mean?
Befuddle means (transitive) To perplex, confuse (someone)..
Befuddle
/bɪˈfʌdl/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To perplex, confuse (someone)..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To perplex, confuse (someone).
- (transitive) To stupefy (someone), especially with alcohol.
Example Sentences
The explanation left him completely befuddled.
Slowly the ape-man picked out the meaning of the various combinations of letters on the printed page, and as he read, the little bugs, for as such he always thought of the letters, commenced to run about in a most confusing manner, blurring his vision and befuddling his thoughts.
[…] to the American and French alcoholics, who drink in order to get drunk and befuddle the brain
Synonyms for befuddle
Antonyms for befuddle
Related Words
Word Forms
- befuddles
- befuddling
- befuddled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for befuddle?
Common synonyms include addle, baffle, lose, embroil.
What is the opposite of befuddle?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use befuddle in a sentence?
The explanation left him completely befuddled.
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