Verbs of Evoking Emotions - Verbs for Evoking Confusion

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to evoking confusion such as "baffle", "puzzle", and "stump".

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Verbs of Evoking Emotions
to confuse
to confuse [verb]

to make someone uncertain or unclear about something, causing them unable to understand it

Ex: His vague explanations only served to confuse the audience further .
to puzzle
to puzzle [verb]

to confuse someone, often by presenting something mysterious or difficult to understand

Ex: The unexpected turn of events puzzled the audience .
to baffle
to baffle [verb]

to confuse someone by making something difficult to understand or explain

Ex: The strange behavior of the machine baffled the engineers .
to stump
to stump [verb]

to puzzle or challenge someone, typically by presenting a question or problem that is difficult to answer or solve

Ex: The crossword puzzle in the newspaper stumped many readers .
to confound
to confound [verb]

to confuse someone, making it difficult for them to understand or think clearly

Ex: The complex language used in the legal document confounded the average reader .
to bewilder
to bewilder [verb]

to confuse someone, leaving them uncertain

Ex: The unexpected behavior of the animals bewildered the zookeepers .
to mystify
to mystify [verb]

to puzzle someone by being mysterious or difficult to understand

Ex: The complex scientific concepts mystified the students , making it hard for them to comprehend .
to bemuse
to bemuse [verb]

to confuse someone, often by being difficult to understand

Ex: The abstract artwork bemused many viewers , as they struggled to interpret its meaning .
to flummox
to flummox [verb]

to completely confuse someone

Ex: The complicated instructions for assembling the furniture flummoxed the new homeowners , causing them to seek help .
to nonplus
to nonplus [verb]

to confuse someone to the point of being unable to proceed or respond

Ex: The unexpected question nonplussed the candidate during the interview , leaving them momentarily speechless .
to discombobulate
to discombobulate [verb]

to confuse someone, causing them to feel disoriented or unable to think clearly

Ex: The chaotic scene at the protest discombobulated the organizers , as they struggled to maintain control .
to boggle
to boggle [verb]

to overwhelm or astonish someone, especially with something difficult to comprehend or believe

Ex: The depth of her knowledge on the subject boggled even the experts .
to befog
to befog [verb]

to make something unclear or confusing

Ex: The dense legal jargon befogged the reader , making it hard to understand the contract .
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