Bemuse and Enlighten

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

Usage example: the stage mishap momentarily bemused the actress

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Enlighten is an antonym for bemuse in confuse topic.

Nearby Word: bemusing

Enlighten verb - To give information to.

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Bemuse is an antonym for enlighten.

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