<p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>to perplex, puzzle, or baffle; defy the understanding of.</li><li>to perplex (a person) by playing upon their ignorance, gullibility, or naiveté; bewilder purposely.</li><li>to involve in mystery or obscurity.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>puzzle, elude, mislead, fool.</li></ul>