befuddled
adjective
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Senses
Sense 1 adjective
stupefied by alcoholic drink
the wino's poor befuddled mind
Related & opposite
- confused similar to
Sense 2 adjective
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
obviously bemused by his questions
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Sense 3 adjective
confused and vague; used especially of thinking
muddleheaded ideas
Related & opposite
- confused similar to
Table view of this graph
| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | similar to | Related & opposite | confused |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | disarray |
| 2 | similar to | Related & opposite | perplexed |
| 3 | similar to | Related & opposite | confused |