befuddle

Example Sentences

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Intricate pre-plotted plays befuddle defences with a blizzard of runners, while they shift the ball with a cardsharp's speed and dexterity.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

Unlike other opposing pitchers that befuddle Seattle’s swing-happy hitters with breaking balls, Woods Richardson challenged them with fastballs — and beat them.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

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

The idea, then, that Big Bird no longer wants to be called Big Bird but instead wants to be called Roy is almost guaranteed to befuddle a preschooler.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell