Definitions

1. verb

to cause to be confused or perplexed

“The complex instructions circumfused the student, making it difficult to understand the project.”

2. verb

to confuse or perplex

“The politician’s contradictory statements circumfused the media, who struggled to accurately report on the issue.”

3. noun

a state of being confused or perplexed

“The politician’s circumfuse was evident in the audience’s puzzled expressions.”