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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Bewilder \Be*wil"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bewildered}; p. pr & vb n. {Bewildering}.] [Pref. be- + wilder.] 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. Lost and bewildered in the fruitless search. --Addison. Syn: To perplex; puzzle; entangle; confuse; confound; mystify; embarrass; lead astray. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: bewilder v 1: be a mystery or bewildering to: "This beats me!" "Got me--I don't know the answer!" [syn: {perplex}, {get}, {puzzle}, {mystify}, {baffle}, {beat}, {flummox}, {stupefy}, {stupify}, {nonplus}, {gravel}, {amaze}, {dumbfound}, {trounce}] 2: cause to be confused emotionally [syn: {bemuse}, {discombobulate}, {throw}]
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