befuddle
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Today’s pitchers befuddle hitters with velocity and spin rate while exiting before 100 pitches.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
After a quick run-up, Panenka floated a delicate chip down the middle to befuddle goalkeeper Sepp Maier and win the trophy for Czechoslovakia.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
Unlike other opposing pitchers that befuddle Seattle’s swing-happy hitters with breaking balls, Woods Richardson challenged them with fastballs — and beat them.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024
Even in the sunlight, the shadows and glare can befuddle landing cameras and sensors.
From National Geographic • Jan. 8, 2024
It had been work, exhilarating but exhausting all the same, constantly having to befuddle building supers and bellhops and nosy neighbors just for a place to sleep.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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