bemuse
3 synonyms for bemuse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make someone feel puzzled or confused.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from be- and muse. Its meaning was influenced by bemaze and later by amuse.
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