befuddle
1. [ verb ] be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Synonyms: confuse confound fuddle bedevil fox discombobulate throw
Examples:

: "These questions confuse even the experts" "This question completely threw me" "This question befuddled even the teacher"

Related terms: be perplex disorient demoralize confuse confusion
2. [ verb ] make stupid with alcohol
Synonyms: fuddle
Related terms: intoxicate
Similar spelling:   befuddled