verb
- to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Examples
- The complex math problem befuddled the entire class.
- All the technical jargon befuddled me during the presentation.
- The magician’s tricks befuddled the audience.
- Don’t let the confusing instructions befuddle you.
- The wine had befuddled his thinking.
- She was completely befuddled by the sudden change in plans.