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Is bemused and befuddled synonyms or antonyms?

Bemused and befuddled are synonyms. They both mean confused or puzzled.

* Bemused: implies a state of mild confusion or amusement, often with a touch of detachment.

* Befuddled: suggests a more intense state of confusion and disorientation.

Here's an example:

* Bemused: "He looked at the strange contraption with a bemused expression."

* Befuddled: "The complicated instructions left her completely befuddled."

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