1680s, "to thoroughly lead astray"... An earlier version 'bewhape' originated in the early 14th century.
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.
No. Bewilder is a verb. The adverb form could be "bewilderingly."
You can bewilder someone if you make a weird face.
"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."
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The past tense of "bewilder" is "bewildered."
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.
The unexpected plot twist in the movie left the audience bewilder.
No. Bewilder is a verb. The adverb form could be "bewilderingly."
You can bewilder someone if you make a weird face.
a compound sentence having a 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."
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?
Instructions for assembly always bewilder my husband, so I usually read them while he does the assembling.
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Bewildered can be an adjective and a verb. Adjective: Confused. Verb: The past tense of the verb 'bewilder'.