# bewilder

> English word · Verb · IPA /bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/

## Definitions
1. To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.

## Etymology
From be- (prefix used as an intensifier) + wilder (“to lead astray; to go astray, wander”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/bewilder