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befuddle

[bih-fuhd-l] / bɪˈfʌd l /


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Intricate pre-plotted plays befuddle defences with a blizzard of runners, while they shift the ball with a cardsharp's speed and dexterity.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

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 initially seemed to befuddle Villanova before Brendan Hauser rose for a three-pointer over Jan Vide with the shot clock about to expire.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2023

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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