Vocabulary Spotlight
Befuddle
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: उलझा देना (Uljha dena) – To confuse or muddle someone, often leaving them unable to think clearly.
Pronunciation
[bih-fuhd-l]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Puzzle – पहेली डालना (paheli daalna)
Related Words
Perplex – उलझन में डालना (uljhan mein daalna)
Word Origin
“Befuddle” shabd English ke “be-” aur “fuddle” se bana hai, jo kisi ko confuse ya puzzled feel karwane ke liye use hota tha.
– “Befuddle” is derived from English with “be-” and “fuddle,” meaning to confuse or daze someone.
Word Family
Noun: Befuddlement – उलझन (uljhan)
Adjective: Befuddled – उलझा हुआ (uljha hua)
Usage Examples
1. Mushkil sawaalon ne uska dimaag bilkul befuddle kar diya.
– The tough questions completely befuddled her mind.
2. Tez bolne ke kaaran wo befuddle ho gaya aur kuch nahi samajh paya.
– Due to the fast talking, he was befuddled and couldn’t understand anything.
Cultural Note
India mein befuddle ka concept exams aur mushkil cheezon se judi hui confusion ko darshane ke liye hota hai, jaise students tough papers ke dauran feel karte hain.
In Context
“Befuddle” ka use aksar aise situations mein hota hai jahan kisi vyakti ko confuse ya mentally block feel hota hai, jaise unexpected situations mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Befuddle” ka kya matlab hai?
“Befuddle” shabd ka origin kya hai?