verb
bemuse
Bemuse (verb) means to confuse or bewilder.
verb
1
To confuse or bewilder.
2
To be amused, especially sardonically.
3
To devote to the Muses.
4
To make drunk; to intoxicate.
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Etymology
From be- + muse. In meaning, influenced by bemaze and later amuse.
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What is the meaning of bemuse?
"bemuse" (verb) means to confuse or bewilder.
What are the different meanings of bemuse?
"bemuse" has 3 main meanings: 1. To confuse or bewilder; 2. To be amused, especially sardonically; 3. To devote to the Muses.