definition of
befuddle

[1] #1 befuddle v. [confuse, throw, fox, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate] be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher". wn

[2] #2 befuddle v. [fuddle] make stupid with alcohol. wn