Dictionary Entry

bewilder

bewilder is a 8-letter English word with 3 senses as transitive verb and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To lead into perplexity or confusion, as for want of a plain path; to perplex with mazes; or in general, to perplex or confuse greatly. Face value is 14 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

8 letters · Scrabble 14 · Words With Friends 16 · 3 senses

Definitions

1transitive verb
To lead into perplexity or confusion, as for want of a plain path; to perplex with mazes; or in general, to perplex or confuse greatly.
2verb
be a mystery or bewildering to
"This beats me!"
"Got me--I don't know the answer!"
Synonyms
amaze baffle beat dumbfound flummox get gravel mystify nonplus perplex pose puzzle
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3verb
cause to be confused emotionally
Synonyms
bemuse discombobulate throw

Synonyms

amaze baffle beat dumbfound flummox get gravel mystify nonplus perplex pose puzzle stick stupefy vex bemuse discombobulate throw

Common word forms

bewilders bewildered bewildering bewilderment

Words from these letters

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