bewilder
/bɪˈwɪldə/verb
To make a person feel completely confused and unsure what to think.
Example sentences
- “The tax forms bewildered him, so he asked an accountant for help.”
- “The new parking rules bewilder drivers who just want to visit the shops.”
Usually passive: "I was bewildered by the instructions". Stronger than "confuse"; it suggests being completely lost.