perplexed; perplexing; perplexes
Definition of perplex
1
: to make unable to grasp something clearly or to think logically and decisively about something
her attitude perplexes me a perplexing problem
2
: to make intricate or involved : complicate
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The first known use of perplex was in the 15th century
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