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1680s, "to thoroughly lead astray"... An earlier version 'bewhape' originated in the early 14th century.

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What is the past tense of bewilder?

The past tense of "bewilder" is "bewildered."


What is the prefix of bewilderment?

The word origin of bewilder shows us that the prefix "be-" (thoroughly) was added to the word "wilder" (to lead or go astray). Wilder is not a word that we currently use, but you could probably still call "be" a prefix.


A sentence with bewilder?

The unexpected plot twist in the movie left the audience bewilder.


Is bewilder an adverb?

No. Bewilder is a verb. The adverb form could be "bewilderingly."


A sentence using the word bewilder?

You can bewilder someone if you make a weird face.


A complex sentence having a word bewilder?

a compound sentence having a word bewilder?


What is a sentence for the word bewilder?

"The obtuse and unusual words used by the debaters would often bewilder the audience." "The criminal's many aliases and disguises were designed to bewilder the authorities."


stymie?

bewilder


Would you please demonstrate an example sentence using the word 'bewilder'?

The teacher intentionally created a math problem to bewilder his students. The sly fox had taken great pains to bewilder the persistent hound. Will wispy Willa bewilder the wilder instincts of the wily man?


What is a sentence with bewilder in it?

Instructions for assembly always bewilder my husband, so I usually read them while he does the assembling.


What is a suffix for bewilder?

Wild


What part of speech is bewilder?

Bewildered can be an adjective and a verb. Adjective: Confused. Verb: The past tense of the verb 'bewilder'.