perplex
[ per-pleks ]
/ pərˈplɛks /
verb (used with object)
to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally: Her strange response perplexed me.
to make complicated or confused, as a matter or question.
to hamper with complications, confusion, or uncertainty.
Origin of perplex
First recorded in 1585–95; back formation from
perplexed
OTHER WORDS FROM perplex
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British Dictionary definitions for perplexing
perplex
/ (pəˈplɛks) /
verb (tr)
to puzzle; bewilder; confuse
to complicate
to perplex an issue
Word Origin for perplex
C15: from obsolete
perplex (adj) intricate, from Latin
perplexus entangled, from
per- (thoroughly) +
plectere to entwine