Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. Synonyms:bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, throw."This question completely threw me" , "This question befuddled even the teacher"
... this reign The halberted train Or the constable should rebel, And should make their turbill'd militia to swell, And against the King's party raise arms; Then the drawers, like yeomen Of the guards, with quart pots Shall fuddle the sots, While we make 'em both cuckolds and freemen; And on their wives beat up alarums. Thus as each health passes We'll triple the glasses, And hold it no sin To be loyal and drink in ... — Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684 • Charles Mackay Read full book for free!