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Flummox
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Simple meaning
What does Flummox mean?
To confuse greatly.
Dictionary definition
To confuse or puzzle someone greatly.
Example sentences
Flummox in a sentence
easy
The tricky riddle can flummox anyone.
medium
The strange map seemed to flummox the hikers.
hard
Flummox is a lively word for causing confusion or bewilderment.
Synonyms
Words like Flummox
confuseTo make unclear or hard to understand.
Antonyms
Opposite words
clarifyTo make clear.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flummox, depending on context.
Word family
Flummox word family
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Practice 1
What does flummox mean?
Flummox means to confuse greatly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flummox?
Confuse is close in meaning to flummox in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flummox?
Clarify contrasts with flummox.
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