bewilder
|be/wil/der|
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/bɪˈwɪldər/
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/bɪˈwɪldə/
confuse thoroughly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bewilder' originates from the English prefix 'be-' meaning 'thoroughly' and the word 'wilder' meaning 'to lead astray'.
Historical Evolution
'wilder' transformed into the modern English word 'bewilder' by adding the prefix 'be-' to intensify the meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead astray or confuse thoroughly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35