1
as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
bamboozled by con men into buying worthless land in the desert
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2
as in to confuse
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
I'm completely bamboozled by the latest changes in the tax code
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Recent Examples of bamboozle
These are some red flags to look for and tips to protect yourself from getting bamboozled.
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Daniel Wine, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Kostyuk, however, spotted the opportunity with Blinkova behind the baseline to close out a 6-2, 6-1 win, completely bamboozling her opponent one last time in the process.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
These are some red flags to look for and tips to protect yourself from getting bamboozled.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Refuse to get bamboozled by someone offering something too good to be true.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Wine, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Kostyuk, however, spotted the opportunity with Blinkova behind the baseline to close out a 6-2, 6-1 win, completely bamboozling her opponent one last time in the process.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
These are some red flags to look for and tips to protect yourself from getting bamboozled.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Refuse to get bamboozled by someone offering something too good to be true.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bamboozle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bamboozle
Verb
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Notably, 40 percent acknowledged faking activity to deceive monitoring systems, suggesting a struggle to maintain consistent performance outside traditional office settings.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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So there’s an interesting, dark comedy element to people that are deceiving themselves.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Map their journey to spot every gap, make buying effortless with fewer steps, communicate clearly so no one gets confused, add personal touches that create connection, and follow up fast to turn buyers into advocates.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Letters: Washington, D.C., has a deficit of humanity Do not confuse my warning to Israel for a shred of understanding for what Hamas did on Oct. 7, 2023.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
14 June 2025
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Geragos asked Jane about presents that Diddy lavished upon her, for example, seemingly to suggest that his gift-giving indicated a romantic relationship, not a ruse to trick her into kink.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Phishing pages masquerade as banks, auction sites, and other sensitive sites, hoping to trick victims into logging in.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2025
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How Harry has changed under the influence of Meghan Markle has been baffling both to the royal family and beyond.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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So, for the club to be entertaining flogging, the one man who has bucked that trend is baffling.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Reyes was a nice spring training story, but the Yankees were fooled by meaningless February and March stats.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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But don't be fooled, as these texts are sophisticated scams designed to steal your personal information or money.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Ten years ago, the Kardashians’ floods of content bewildered us.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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Lee’s downfall initially bewildered those who knew and cared about him.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Verb
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With appetites for true crime documentaries seemingly insatiable, some viewers will be perplexed and even frustrated at how the directors don’t want to play investigative reporter or detective.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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They’re perplexed by the new arrival in their midst, but in time Laura and the lonely, unforthcoming Max warm to each other, and the four form an odd, intuitive family unit.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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But when their daughter Abby was born months later, the couple were both shocked and puzzled.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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And a slightly surreal, fantastical closing scene is puzzling and pretentious rather than provocative.—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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“Bamboozle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bamboozle. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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