verb
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to confuse, muddle, or perplex
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to make stupid with drink
Other Word Forms
- befuddlement noun
- befuddler noun
Etymology
Origin of befuddle
Example Sentences
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A tall kid with long black hair wearing a sheepskin-lined jean jacket, big silver belt buckle, and a black cowboy hat was looking around the grounds, obviously befuddled.
From Literature
When Jay goes on to paraphrase “Baldwin” on the subject of white racism, Leigh is befuddled: “Alec Baldwin’s black?” he sputters.
The music crashed to a stop and he turned a befuddled glare toward the audience.
From Literature
Even when her film is utterly befuddling, it’s a joy to behold.
From Salon
My befuddled brain simply thinks it’s another hallucination and I wait for it to disappear.
From Literature
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