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befuddle

/ˈbɛfʌdəl/ verb · British & US
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What does befuddle mean?

verb

To confuse or perplex someone, often by presenting them with too much information or unclear instructions. To make someone feel bewildered or disoriented.

Example

"The complex instructions on the packaging began to befuddle the customer, who eventually gave up and asked for help."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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