befuddle
[ bih-fuhd-l ]
/ bɪˈfʌd l /
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verb (used with object), be·fud·dled, be·fud·dling.
to confuse, as with glib statements or arguments: politicians befuddling the public with campaign promises.
to make stupidly drunk.
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OTHER WORDS FROM befuddle
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British Dictionary definitions for befuddle
befuddle
/ (bɪˈfʌdəl) /
verb (tr)
to confuse, muddle, or perplex
to make stupid with drink
Derived forms of befuddle
befuddlement, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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