bewilder (Meaning)
bewilder (v)
be a mystery or bewildering to
cause to be confused emotionally
bewilder (v. t.)
To lead into perplexity or confusion, as for want of a plain path; to perplex with mazes; or in general, to perplex or confuse greatly.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bewilder
Synonyms:
- distress
- mortify
- get
- fool
- faze
- delude
- agitate
- perturb
- stick
- unhinge
- discompose
- stump
- dismay
- beat
- blow one's mind
- discomfort
- trick
- go to one's head
- discomfit
- abash
- misguide
- deceive
- disquiet
- weird out
- hoodwink
- nonplus
- dupe
- cozen
- beguile
- mislead
- disconcert
- discountenance
- gravel
- chagrin
Antonyms:
bewilder Sentence Examples
- The intricate tapestry of the universe left me bewildered, questioning my understanding of reality.
- The sudden change in weather conditions bewildered the hikers, forcing them to alter their plans.
- The young child's imagination bewildered his parents, as he effortlessly conjured up fantastical worlds.
- The unfamiliar language bewildered the traveler, making communication nearly impossible.
- The baffling behavior of the stranger bewildered the onlookers, leaving them to speculate about his motives.
- The abstract painting bewildered the art critic, challenging traditional notions of form and meaning.
- The sudden disappearance of the witness bewildered the detectives, casting doubt on the reliability of their case.
- The cryptic message left by the hacker bewildered the investigators, frustrating their attempts to decipher its contents.
- The enigmatic behavior of the animal bewildered the scientists, forcing them to rethink their theories about its behavior.
- The sheer complexity of the scientific concept bewildered the students, leaving them struggling to grasp its intricacies.
FAQs About the word bewilder
be a mystery or bewildering to, cause to be confused emotionallyTo lead into perplexity or confusion, as for want of a plain path; to perplex with mazes; or in
puzzle,perplex, baffle, confuse, upset, discombobulate, confound, vex, bamboozle,befuddle
satisfy,assure, assure, satisfy, reassure,inform, reassure, inform,enlighten, enlighten
The intricate tapestry of the universe left me bewildered, questioning my understanding of reality.
The sudden change in weather conditions bewildered the hikers, forcing them to alter their plans.
The young child's imagination bewildered his parents, as he effortlessly conjured up fantastical worlds.
The unfamiliar language bewildered the traveler, making communication nearly impossible.
