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Definition of Bewilder
1. Verb. Be a mystery or bewildering to. "The good news will bewilder her"; "This question really stuck me"
Exact synonyms: Amaze, Baffle, Beat, Dumbfound, Flummox, Get, Gravel, Mystify, Nonplus, Perplex, Pose, Puzzle, Stick, Stupefy, Vex
Specialized synonyms: Mix Up, Stump, Riddle, Elude, Escape
Generic synonyms: Bedevil, Befuddle, Confound, Confuse, Discombobulate, Fox, Fuddle, Throw
Derivative terms: Bafflement, Bewilderment, Mystery, Mystification, Mystification, Mystifier, Poser, Puzzle, Puzzlement, Puzzler, Stupefaction
Also: Puzzle Out, Puzzle Over
Specialized synonyms: Mix Up, Stump, Riddle, Elude, Escape
Generic synonyms: Bedevil, Befuddle, Confound, Confuse, Discombobulate, Fox, Fuddle, Throw
Derivative terms: Bafflement, Bewilderment, Mystery, Mystification, Mystification, Mystifier, Poser, Puzzle, Puzzlement, Puzzler, Stupefaction
Also: Puzzle Out, Puzzle Over
2. Verb. Cause to be confused emotionally. "The performance is likely to bewilder Sue"
Exact synonyms: Bemuse, Discombobulate, Throw
Generic synonyms: Discomfit, Discompose, Disconcert, Untune, Upset
Derivative terms: Bemusement, Discombobulation
Generic synonyms: Discomfit, Discompose, Disconcert, Untune, Upset
Derivative terms: Bemusement, Discombobulation
Definition of Bewilder
1. v. t. To lead into perplexity or confusion, as for want of a plain path; to perplex with mazes; or in general, to perplex or confuse greatly.
Definition of Bewilder
1. to confuse [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: confuse
Medical Definition of Bewilder
1. To lead into perplexity or confusion, as for want of a plain path; to perplex with mazes; or in general, to perplex or confuse greatly. "Lost and bewildered in the fruitless search." (Addison) Synonym: To perplex, puzzle, entangle, confuse, confound, mystify, embarrass, lead astray. Origin: Pref. Be- + wilder. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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