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Definition of “bemuse”

bemuse (bɪˈmjuːz Pronunciation for bemuse

Definitions

verb

  1. tr to confuse; bewilder

Derived Forms

beˈmusement noun
beˈmusing adjective

Example Sentences Including 'bemuse'

'It might bemuse the laity but then the best architecture always does.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
Fortunately before he could bemuse still further an already puzzled mind, Paula stepped in.
Durrell, Gerald How to Shoot an Amateur Naturalist
The court was told John was highly intelligent and used his intellect to bemuse the `gullible and naive "Mark.
Sun, News of the World (2004)

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