Befuddle
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
Stun and befuddle are semantically related in daze topic. In some cases you can use "Stun" instead a verb "Befuddle".
Nearby Word: befuddling
Stun
Stun verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.
Usage example: the news of President Kennedy's assassination stunned the nation
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