befuddle

Example Sentences

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After a quick run-up, Panenka floated a delicate chip down the middle to befuddle goalkeeper Sepp Maier and win the trophy for Czechoslovakia.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Even in the sunlight, the shadows and glare can befuddle landing cameras and sensors.

From National Geographic • Jan. 8, 2024

Kelly certainly knows about defenses because he’s designed elite offenses to befuddle them going back to his days at New Hampshire.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2022

So far, the protesters have found ways to befuddle the security services.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2022

Jason wondered if Piper was working some sort of Aphrodite magic on him—like maybe every time he mentioned Reyna’s name, she would befuddle him so much he couldn’t think about anything but Piper.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan