Be‐wil″der (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Bewildered (�); p. pr. & vb. n.Bewildering.] [Pref. be- + wilder.] To lead into perplexity or confusion, as for want of a plain path; to perplex with mazes; or in general, to perplex or confuse greatly.
Lost and bewildered in the fruitless search.
Addison.
Syn. — To perplex; puzzle; entangle; confuse; confound; mystify; embarrass; lead astray.