Perplex

Pronunciation: /pərˈplɛks/

Perplex (verb)

  1. to make someone feel confused or unable to understand something

Examples

  • The instructions perplex many new users.
  • Complex puzzles can perplex even the smartest minds.

Common collocations: perplex the audience, perplexing problem, perplexing question

Synonyms of Perplex

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Perplex

  • when explaining or making something clear