Fuddle and Hoodwink

Fuddle

Fuddle verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.
Usage example: the hotel staff is completely fuddled by the guest's request for a dozen pillows

Hoodwink and fuddle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hoodwink" instead a verb "Fuddle".

Nearby Word: fuddled

Hoodwink

Hoodwink verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.

Fuddle and hoodwink are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fuddle" instead a verb "Hoodwink".

Nearby Word: hoodwinking
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