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
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
“It won’t befuddle you any more than any other drink.”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.