bemuzzle

[bih-muh-zl]

bemuzzle Definition

• 1. to confuse or perplex someone
• 2. to muzzle or restrain an animal

Using bemuzzle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bemuzzle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The complex instructions bemuzzled the students.

• Example

  The dog was bemuzzled to prevent it from biting anyone.

• Example

  The new regulations have bemuzzled the employees.

bemuzzle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bemuzzle

• bewilder
• confound
• perplex
• puzzle
• muzzle
• restrain

Phrases with bemuzzle

• bemuzzle someone's brain

  to confuse or perplex someone's mind

  Example

  The complicated math problem bemuzzled my brain.

• bemuzzle an animal

  to put a muzzle on an animal to prevent it from biting or eating something

  Example

  The vet had to bemuzzle the dog before examining its teeth.

• bemuzzle someone's speech

  to silence or restrain someone from speaking freely

  Example

  The politician was bemuzzled by his advisors to avoid making controversial statements.

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Summary: bemuzzle in Brief

'Bemuzzle' [bih-muh-zl] is a verb that means to confuse or perplex someone, as in 'The complex instructions bemuzzled the students.' It can also refer to muzzling or restraining an animal, as in 'The dog was bemuzzled to prevent it from biting anyone.' The phrase 'bemuzzle someone's brain' refers to confusing or perplexing someone's mind.