perplex

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perplex

(verb)

Meaning

to confuse or make uncertain

Example

"The complex puzzle seemed to perplex the entire class."

Synonyms

confoundbafflebewilder

Antonyms

clarifyexplainassist

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'perplexus', meaning entangled or confused.
Related word forms
  • verb: perplexed
  • noun: perplexity

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