befuddle

Example Sentences

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He says he has drawn on classic police interrogation techniques to befuddle chatbots and get them to "crack".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

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

From National Geographic • Jan. 8, 2024

It initially seemed to befuddle Villanova before Brendan Hauser rose for a three-pointer over Jan Vide with the shot clock about to expire.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2022

It had been work, exhilarating but exhausting all the same, constantly having to befuddle building supers and bellhops and nosy neighbors just for a place to sleep.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny