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- [bih-fuhd-l]
- /bɪˈfʌd l/
- /bɪˈfʌdl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-fuhd-l]
- /bɪˈfʌd l/
Definitions of befuddle word
- verb befuddle If something befuddles you, it confuses your mind or thoughts. 3
- verb befuddle to confuse, muddle, or perplex 3
- verb befuddle to make stupid with drink 3
- verb transitive befuddle to fuddle or confuse (the mind, a person, etc.) 3
- verb transitive befuddle to stupefy with alcoholic liquor 3
- verb with object befuddle to confuse, as with glib statements or arguments: politicians befuddling the public with campaign promises. 1
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Origin of befuddle
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; be- + fuddle
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Parts of speech for Befuddle
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befuddle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
befuddle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for befuddle
verb befuddle
- dumbfound — to make speechless with amazement; astonish.
- bewilder — If something bewilders you, it is so confusing or difficult that you cannot understand it.
- puzzle — a toy, problem, or other contrivance designed to amuse by presenting difficulties to be solved by ingenuity or patient effort.
- muddle — to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
- distract — to draw away or divert, as the mind or attention: The music distracted him from his work.
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