confuddle

As a noun terms

is .

As a verb confuddle is

to thoroughly confuse.

As verbs the difference between befuddle and confuddle

is that befuddle is (label) to perplex, confuse (someone) while confuddle is to thoroughly confuse.

As verbs the difference between confuddle and confuddled

is that confuddle is to thoroughly confuse while confuddled is (confuddle).

As an adjective confuddled is

in a state of extreme confusion, especially when unable to solve a frustrating problem.

As verbs the difference between confuse and confuddle

is that confuse is to thoroughly mix; to confound; to disorder while confuddle is to thoroughly confuse.