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bewilder definition

be·wil·der (bē wil′dər, bi-)

transitive verb

  1. to confuse hopelessly, as by something complicated or involved; befuddle; puzzle
  2. Archaic to cause to be lost, as in a wilderness

Etymology: be- + wilder

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bewilder Synonyms

bewilder

v.

confound, upset, disconcert, puzzle; see confuse. See syn. study at confuse.


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bewilder Usage Examples

Object

  • array: A bewildering array of directional signs faced him on the wall.

Subject

  • choice: A younger person's enthusiasm for new technology could leave you bewildered by choices on offer.

Modifying Another Word

  • utterly: It's not bad, it's just utterly bewildering.

Used with why or when

  • when: So they are bewildered when a well-loved member of the community is found dead in the maple woods.

Infinitive complement

  • find: Even if you went into the court you would be bewildered to find that our magistrates courts have become junior crown courts.

Preposition: by

  • choice: A younger person's enthusiasm for new technology could leave you bewildered by choices on offer.
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