bewilder

/ˈbɛwɪldər, ˈbɛwɪldər/

Definitions

1. verb

to confuse or perplex someone or something

“The complex instructions were sure to bewilder the inexperienced hiker.”

2. noun

a state of being confused or perplexed

“After the argument, she was in a state of bewilderment.”

Synonyms

  • bamboozle
  • confuse
  • disorient
  • perplex

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • enlighten
  • illuminate