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bamboozle

[bam-boo-zuhl]

bamboozle Definition

  • 1to deceive or trick someone
  • 2to confuse or perplex someone

Using bamboozle: Examples

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

  • Example

    He tried to bamboozle me into signing the contract.

  • Example

    Don't let them bamboozle you with their lies.

  • Example

    The magician's tricks bamboozled the audience.

  • Example

    The instructions were so complicated that they bamboozled me.

bamboozle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bamboozle

Antonyms for bamboozle

Idioms Using bamboozle

  • pull the wool over someone's eyes

    to deceive or trick someone

    Example

    He thought he could pull the wool over my eyes, but I knew what he was up to.

  • to deceive or mislead someone

    Example

    Don't let him lead you up the garden path with his promises.

  • to deceive or cheat someone

    Example

    He took me for a ride with his false claims.

Phrases with bamboozle

  • to obtain something from someone by deceit or trickery

    Example

    He bamboozled her out of her life savings.

  • to deceive or trick someone into doing something

    Example

    She was bamboozled into buying a faulty product.

  • to waste time or procrastinate

    Example

    Stop bamboozling around and get to work!

Origins of bamboozle

originated in the early 18th century, possibly from Scottish 'bombaze', meaning 'perplex'

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Summary: bamboozle in Brief

The verb 'bamboozle' [bam-boo-zuhl] means to deceive or trick someone, or to confuse or perplex someone. It can be used in various contexts, such as 'He tried to bamboozle me into signing the contract,' or 'The instructions were so complicated that they bamboozled me.' The phrase 'bamboozle out of' refers to obtaining something from someone by deceit or trickery, while 'bamboozle into' means to deceive or trick someone into doing something. Idioms like 'pull the wool over someone's eyes' and 'take for a ride' convey similar meanings.