befuddle
pronunciation
How to pronounce befuddle in British English:
UK [bɪˈfʌdl]
How to pronounce befuddle in American English:
US [bɪˈfʌdəl]
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- Verb:
- be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
- make stupid with alcohol
Word Origin
- befuddle (v.)
- "confuse," 1873, from be- + fuddle; originally "to confuse with strong drink or opium" (by 1832). An earlier word in the same sense was begunk (1725). Related: Befuddled; befuddling.
Example
- 1. He also fabricates sensational lies to befuddle world opinion .
- 2. Other research suggests that high stakes can befuddle the brain .
- 3. The image will befuddle the brain and cause visual illusion .
- 4. They never thought that senility could ever befuddle their senses .
- 5. To put into a state of confusion ; befuddle .