- present participle of befuddle.
befuddling
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Tehran is doing just that, shifting its stance and shrinking the list of acceptable terms, befuddling American mediators in Geneva, Islamabad and Muscat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Even when her film is utterly befuddling, it’s a joy to behold.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2026
Many of the most befuddling stocks reviewed by Barron’s are holding companies incorporated in the Cayman Islands or the British Virgin Islands with investors or subsidiaries that are also Caribbean holding companies.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
That anyone remembers he played at all is both flattering and befuddling for Ardell, who receives about a dozen autograph requests in the mail each year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2025
He cocked his head, tapping his lower lip as though he found the concept absolutely befuddling.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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