Bemuse

Pronunciation: /bɪˈmjuːz/

Bemuse (verb)

  1. To make someone feel slightly confused, as if they cannot understand what is happening.
  2. To cause strong confusion or uncertainty, stopping clear thinking about a situation.
  3. To leave someone unable to react normally because something is surprising or hard to take in.

Examples

  • I bemuse over the instructions because they are unclear.
  • She bemuses herself with questions while she studies the map.