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perplex

1 of 1verb
/pərˈplɛks/
Forms:perplexes,perplexing,perplexed,perplexed
1

to cause someone to feel puzzled, confused, or bewildered by something complex or difficult to understand

  • The intricate puzzle often perplexes even the most experienced solvers.
  • Last week, the unexpected turn of events perplexed everyone in the room.
  • She is currently perplexing over the cryptic message, trying to decipher its meaning.
  • While they were studying for the exam, the complex equations perplexed them.
  • If the instructions remain unclear, they will surely perplex future users of the software.
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