befuddle

Example Sentences

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He says he has drawn on classic police interrogation techniques to befuddle chatbots and get them to "crack".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

Even in the sunlight, the shadows and glare can befuddle landing cameras and sensors.

From National Geographic • Jan. 8, 2024

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s dribbling wizardry and passing abilities befuddle defenders in Italy and beyond.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2023

Toys still befuddle the alien botanist; candy delights.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2022

Jason wondered if Piper was working some sort of Aphrodite magic on him—like maybe every time he mentioned Reyna’s name, she would befuddle him so much he couldn’t think about anything but Piper.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan