befuddle

Meanings

• Verb

  To confuse or perplex someone; make it difficult to understand.

  - "The math problem befuddled the students."
  - "The politician's evasive answers befuddled the reporters."

• Verb

  To make someone feel confused or uncertain.

  - "The new software had the ability to befuddle even the most experienced programmers."
  - "The maze in the amusement park was designed to befuddle visitors."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with befuddle
muddle , puddle , riddle

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Variants

List of all variants of befuddle that leads to same result
befuddle , befuddled , befuddlement , befuddlements , befuddles , befuddling

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Etymology

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Middle English: from Old French bafouiller, from bafou 'noise, disturbance'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'befuddle' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. Befuddle is an antonym of the word 'enlighten'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perplex: A synonym for befuddle, meaning to confuse or puzzle someone.

2. Confuse: A synonym for befuddle, meaning to make someone uncertain or unsure.

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Culture

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Befuddle has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters who are confused or uncertain. In music, the term 'befuddled rhythm' is used to describe complex rhythmic patterns that are difficult to follow.

How to Memorize "befuddle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the letter sequence 'B-E-F-U-D-D-L-E' to remember the spelling of the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being lost or unsure to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bears Eat Fish Underwater Daily' to remember the order of the letters in the word.

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