befuddle
[ bih-fuhd-l ]
verb (used with object),be·fud·dled, be·fud·dling.
to confuse, as with glib statements or arguments: politicians befuddling the public with campaign promises.
to make stupidly drunk.
Origin of befuddle
1Other words for befuddle
Other words from befuddle
- be·fud·dler, noun
- be·fud·dle·ment, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for befuddle
befuddle
/ (bɪˈfʌdəl) /
verb(tr)
to confuse, muddle, or perplex
to make stupid with drink
Derived forms of befuddle
- befuddlement, noun
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