1. acts of deceiving or confusing someone
Usage: informal; plural form

Examples

• The magician’s bamboozlements left the audience completely mystified.
• She saw through all his bamboozlements and refused to be fooled.
• The politician’s bamboozlements during the debate were obvious to most viewers.
• After years of financial bamboozlements, the company finally faced investigation.
• The children’s bamboozlements were harmless pranks that made everyone laugh.
• His elaborate bamboozlements required careful planning and perfect timing.