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synonyms for perplex
- astonish
- astound
- baffle
- befuddle
- bewilder
- complicate
- confound
- dumbfound
- encumber
- mystify
- nonplus
- perturb
- puzzle
- surprise
- balk
- beset
- buffalo
- discombobulate
- discompose
- entangle
- fog
- involve
- jumble
- muck
- muddle
- pose
- rattle
- ravel
- stumble
- stump
- tangle
- thicken
- thwart
- get to
- muddy the waters
- snarl up
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How to use perplex in a sentence
She perplexed record labels that weren’t sure what category to put her in.
Twenty-five years after her death, Eva Cassidy’s music is as timeless as ever | John Kelly | January 26, 2021 | Washington PostI heard nothing, and I am somewhat hurt and perplexed by this.
Miss Manners: Former colleague’s omission is puzzling | Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin | January 22, 2021 | Washington PostHowever, cases are still surging across the country, a new variant continues to perplex researchers, and vaccines are rolling out at a slower than optimal pace.
The world may be at risk of a new COVID-19 surge | Claire Maldarelli | January 4, 2021 | Popular-Science
Even people who have arrived at the Vatican wearing masks remove them when meeting with the pontiff, in a practice that has perplexed outsiders and caused concern among some Vatican officials.
Pope Francis hosts NBA players after season defined by social justice activism | Chico Harlan | November 23, 2020 | Washington PostIt perplexes me that some of the questions I have most often been asked about dogs, and that I have about my own dog, are not addressed by research.
Forget Everything You Know About Your Dog (Ep. 436) | Stephen J. Dubner | October 22, 2020 | FreakonomicsTwo-thirds of my life are already gone; why, then, should I perplex myself so much about the remainder?
The 'Characters' of Jean de La Bruyre | Jean de La Bruyre"I don't want to perplex you, but I have done something," said Nick, getting up.
The Tragic Muse | Henry JamesI should have lived only to worry and perplex him, and something in me tells me this is right.'
Mrs. Skaggs's Husbands and Other Stories | Bret HarteThe first questions must never perplex or embarrass the pupil, for they are very important.
The Sabbath-School Index | Richard Gay PardeeBut a trouble weigh'd upon her,And perplex'd her, night and morn, With the burden of an honorUnto which she was not born.
The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886 | Ministry of Education
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