View synonyms for bewilder

bewilder

[ bih-wil-der ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to confuse or puzzle completely; perplex:
These shifting attitudes bewilder me.
Synonyms: muddle, stagger, confound, daze, confuse, nonplus, mystify

bewilder

/ bɪˈwɪldə /

First recorded in 1675–85; be- + wilder ¹

C17: see be- , wilder

A purse can impress and intimidate, bewilder, berate, or amuse.

Few things bewilder the uncultured masses more than picking a decent bottle of wine.

He manifests himself to mankind only to stupefy their judgment and bewilder the reason he has bestowed on them.

Och, and the girls whose poor hearts you deracinate, Whirl and bewilder and flutter and fascinate!

Give me one day, and I'll give you a list of subjects that would bewilder you!

The question of how many cards to leave is one which seems to bewilder most people.

Adieu, Wilhelm: I will not further bewilder myself with this subject.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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