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bemuse v

Bemuse means to confuse or puzzle someone. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of bemuse

  • to confuse or puzzle someone

Usage examples of bemuse

Her vague answer bemused the interviewer, who was not sure whether she had accepted the job.

The magician’s final trick bemused the children because they could not see where the rabbit had gone.

The professor’s joke bemused the class; everyone laughed nervously because no one understood it.

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