Befuddled vs. Bewildered — What's the Difference?

To cause (someone) to be unable to think clearly; confuse

"Bewildered" is a popular song written in 1936 by Teddy Powell and Leonard Whitcup. It was a 1938 hit for Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.

To stupefy with alcohol; intoxicate.

To confuse or befuddle, especially by being complicated or varied.

Simple past tense and past participle of befuddle

To cause to lose one's bearings; disorient

Confused or perplexed

Baffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, not thinking clearly, or uncertain.

Drunk

Simple past tense and past participle of bewilder

Dazed by alcoholic drink.

Greatly perplexed; as, a bewildered mind.

Unclear in mind or intent; filled with bewilderment.

Perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment;

Confused and vague; used especially of thinking.

Stupefied by alcoholic drink;

Perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment;

Confused and vague; used especially of thinking;