bemuse

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause confusion or perplexity; to puzzle or bewilder.

  - "The labyrinthine maze bemused the children for hours."
  - "The professor's complex theories often bemused the students."

• Verb

  To ponder or contemplate thoughtfully.

  - "Let us bemuse ourselves with the intricacies of this problem."
  - "The artist was often seen bemused in front of his canvas."

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Pronunciation

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2. /bəˈmjuːz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bemuse
muse , confuse , abuse , peruse

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Variants

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bemuse , bemused , bemusedly , bemusement , bemusements , bemuses , bemusing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to bewitch,' from the Old French 'bemuser' meaning 'to torment' or 'to harass'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bemuse' is related to the word 'muse', which means a source of inspiration or creativity.

2. Bemuse is a relatively uncommon word and is not used in everyday speech.

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Related Concepts

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1. perplexity: A state of confusion or uncertainty.

2. bewilderment: A state of being puzzled or amazed.

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Culture

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Bemuse has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the works of Shakespeare and Dickens, to describe the state of confusion or contemplation.

How to Memorize "bemuse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person looking puzzled or confused, or imagine a maze or labyrinth that causes confusion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being lost or unsure, or with the image of a complex problem.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym, such as BEMUSE: 'Bewildered, Exasperated, Mystified, Uncertain, Surprised, and Engrossed'.

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