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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.
Related forms
per·plex·er, noun
per·plex·ing·ly, adverb
un·per·plex·ing, adjective
Synonyms
1. mystify, confound. 2. tangle, snarl. 3. vex, annoy, bother.
1. mystify, confound. 2. tangle, snarl. 3. vex, annoy, bother.
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Perplexing
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example Sentences
- Instead the clues in the rock presented a more perplexing scenario.
- That's a perplexing development for a company that is famously tight with security.
- These perplexing findings do not mean that people should stop taking their cholesterol drugs.
WordNet
| perplexing | |
adjective | |
| lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity; "sent confusing signals to Iraq"; "perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it"; "a puzzling statement" [syn: confusing] |
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