bemuses
Leaves slightly perplexed
Bemuses is the third-person singular form of bemuse, meaning to puzzle or bewilder someone, leaving them mildly confused or lost in thought.
The word suggests a gentler confusion than bewilders or baffles—more perplexed than distressed: Her cryptic answer bemuses him.
The cat's behavior bemuses its owner daily.
Causes mental confusion
- mystifiesConfuses thoroughly
- confoundsDeeply puzzles or defeats
- bafflesPerplexes or confuses deeply
- bewildersCauses thorough confusion
flummoxes · stumps · nonplusses · befuddles · disconcerts · confuses · muddles · disorients
Causes mirth
- divertsTurns aside from course
- delightsGives intense pleasure
- ticklesProduces involuntary laughter sensations
- charmsAttracts or delights
enchants · beguiles · regales · pleases · gratifies · engages · occupies · wiles
Mentally absorbs completely
- engrossesWholly occupies attention
- occupiesFills or holds space
- distractsDiverts attention from focus
- engagesOccupies or participates with
captivates · fascinates · entrances · grips · rivets · transfixes · mesmerizes · spellbinds
perplexes
Causes mental confusion
bewilders · flummoxes · stumps · nonplusses · befuddles · disconcerts · confuses · muddles · disorients · discombobulates
amuses
Causes mirth
- divertsTurns aside from course
- delightsGives intense pleasure
- ticklesProduces involuntary laughter sensations
charms · enchants · beguiles · regales · pleases · gratifies · engages · occupies · wiles · whiles
preoccupies
Mentally absorbs completely
engages · captivates · fascinates · entrances · grips · rivets · transfixes · mesmerizes · spellbinds · enthralls
bemusesclarifies
Makes more understandable
enlightens · explains · elucidates · illuminates · makes clear
bemusesfocuses
Concentrates attention on
engages · alerts · sharpens · concentrates · grounds
bemusesfascinates
Intensely holds attention
captivates · engrosses · rivets · absorbs · engages