Bemuse
Pronunciation: /bɪˈmjuːz/
Bemuse (verb)
- To make someone feel slightly confused, as if they cannot understand what is happening.
- To cause strong confusion or uncertainty, stopping clear thinking about a situation.
- 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.