CEFR B2

bewilder

verb

Meaning

To cause someone to become perplexed and confused, often by something complex or unexpected.

The complex instructions on the exam paper served only to bewilder the students.
She was bewildered by the sudden change in his attitude.

Synonyms: confuse, perplex, flummox, baffle

verb

Pronunciation: /bɪˈwɪldər/

To cause someone to become perplexed and confused, often by something complex or unexpected.

The complex instructions on the exam paper served only to bewilder the students.
She was bewildered by the sudden change in his attitude.
The sheer amount of information available online can bewilder even experienced researchers.

bewilder someone (prepositional phrase): To cause confusion or perplexity in a person. — "The magician's trick managed to bewilder the entire audience."
bewilder the senses (collocation): To overwhelm someone's senses to the point of confusion. — "The chaotic market scene seemed to bewilder his senses."

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