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Definition of: perplex
(pər·pleks′) v.t.
1. To cause to hesitate, as from doubt; confuse, as with difficult problems; puzzle.
2. To make complicated, intricate, or confusing. [Back formation from PERPLEXED] Synonyms: bewilder, bother, complicate, confound, confuse, distract, embarrass, entangle, harass, involve, mystify, pose, puzzle, trouble. Antonyms: clarify, disentangle, elucidate, explain, simplify.
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