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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

  1. verb To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.
  2. verb To defeat, frustrate, or thwart (someone or their efforts, plans, etc.); to confound, to foil.
  3. verb Of weather or wind: to hinder or prevent (a ship or its crew) from advancing.
  4. verb To dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control (a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound).

befuddle — full definition

  1. verb To perplex, confuse (someone).
  2. verb To stupefy (someone), especially with alcohol.

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