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muse
Third Person
bemuses
Present Participle
bemusing
Past Tense
bemused
Past Participle
bemused
1
to confuse someone, often by being difficult to understand
transitive
- The cryptic crossword puzzle bemused the participants, as they struggled to find the answers.
- The unexpected turn of events bemused the audience, leaving them unsure of how to react.
- The abstract artwork bemused many viewers, as they struggled to interpret its meaning.
- The eccentric professor's lectures bemused the students, as they tried to make sense of his unconventional teaching style.
- The contradictory statements from the politician bemused the reporters, making it difficult to discern the truth.
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