verwirren — meaning in English
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English meaning
- baffle verb To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.
- befuddle verb To perplex, confuse (someone).
- bemuse verb To confuse or bewilder.
- bewilder verb To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.
- clutter verb To fill a space with an untidy mass of objects.
- confound verb To completely puzzle or baffle someone.
- confuse verb To make someone unable to understand or think clearly.
- discombobulate verb To throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex.
- disconcert verb To upset the composure of; to startle.
- disorient verb To cause to lose orientation or direction.
- flummox verb To confuse; to fluster; to flabbergast.
- fluster verb To throw (someone) into a state of confusion or panic; to befuddle, to confuse.
- foul adj Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.
- fox noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
- muddle verb To mix things up in a confusing way, or to think in a confused, unclear manner.
- obscure adjective Not well known.
- perplex verb To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.
- puzzle verb To confuse or mystify someone.
- tangle verb To twist together into a knotted, confused mass.
Senses
verwirren is used for these senses in English:
- baffle To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
- befuddle (transitive) To perplex, confuse (someone).
- bemuse (transitive) To confuse or bewilder.
- confound To perplex or puzzle.
- confound To fail to see the difference; to mix up; to confuse right and wrong.
- confuse (transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
- discombobulate (transitive, humorous) To throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex.
- disconcert (transitive) To bring into confusion.
baffle — full definition
- verb To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.
- verb To defeat, frustrate, or thwart (someone or their efforts, plans, etc.); to confound, to foil.
- verb Of weather or wind: to hinder or prevent (a ship or its crew) from advancing.
- verb To dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control (a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound).
befuddle — full definition
- verb To perplex, confuse (someone).
- verb To stupefy (someone), especially with alcohol.