perp
lex
Third Person
perplexes
Present Participle
perplexing
Past Tense
perplexed
Past Participle
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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