befuddle
Example Sentences
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The absurdist’s power rests in their ability to befuddle and bewilder, trusting the joke will land with the right folks and insult their target’s intelligence.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
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
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
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