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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 51Թ Forms
- perplexer noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of perplex1
Example Sentences
“What 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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