perplexer

- 1 dictionary result

per⋅plex

[per-pleks]

–verb (used with object)

1.	to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally: Her strange response perplexed me.

2.	to make complicated or confused, as a matter or question.

3.	to hamper with complications, confusion, or uncertainty.

Origin:
1585–95; back formation from perplexed

Related forms:

per⋅plex⋅er, noun

per⋅plex⋅ing⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. mystify, confound. 2. tangle, snarl. 3. vex, annoy, bother.

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source

Search another word or see perplexer on Thesaurus | Reference

About
·
Privacy Policy
·
Terms of Use
·
Careers
·
Advertise with Us
·
Link to Us
·
Contact Us

Partner Sites: