Befuddle and Delude

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Befuddle verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.

Usage example: most of the applicants were befuddled by the wording of one of the questions on the driving test

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Delude and befuddle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Delude" instead a verb "Befuddle".

Nearby Word: befuddling

Delude verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.

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Befuddle and delude are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Befuddle" instead a verb "Delude".

Nearby Words: delusion, delusive, deluding

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