bewilder
Bewilder (verb) means to make someone feel confused, especially when faced with lots of options.
verb
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To make someone feel confused, especially when faced with lots of options.
"Don’t push me into that maze and bewilder me."
"It was remarkable that Tunisia reached half-time on level terms as they were often bewildered by England's pace and movement before being spared by their generosity in front of goal."
— Phil McNulty, Tunisia 1 – 2 England (2018)
"All the different possible options may bewilder us."
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Etymology
Formed from be- (a prefix used as an intensifier) and wilder (“to lead astray; to go astray, wander”).
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What is the meaning of bewilder?
"bewilder" (verb) means to make someone feel confused, especially when faced with lots of options.
What is another word for bewilder?
Other words for "bewilder" include nonplus, beat, perplex, get, discombobulate, amaze.
What is the opposite of bewilder?
The opposite of "bewilder" is enlighten.
