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perplex
[per-pleks]
verb (used with object)
to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally.
Her strange response perplexed me.
Synonyms: ,to make complicated or confused, as a matter or question.
Synonyms: ,to hamper with complications, confusion, or uncertainty.
Synonyms: , ,
perplex
/ əˈɛ /
verb
to puzzle; bewilder; confuse
to complicate
to perplex an issue
Other Word Forms
- perplexer noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of perplex1
Example Sentences
“ perplexes me is that despite the plant being known for its stinky smell, it also produces several sweet-smelling chemicals.”
The ruling followed a tense hearing last week during which Wilson grilled Keenan, appearing increasingly perplexed at the government’s logic in offering Kirk a deal.
As we sat in her apartment, I was perplexed by the airy bites, which seemed like little nuggets of fried nothingness.
In court Monday, Wilson grilled Keenan, appearing increasingly perplexed at the government’s logic in offering Kirk a deal.
Several researchers also said that they found Kennedy’s insistence that autism stems from exposure to an undetermined environmental source perplexing.
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