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Disorientate

To turn away from the east, or (figuratively) from the right or the truth.

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Bedevil 76% connected

To throw into utter disorder and confusion, as if by the agency of evil spirits; to bring under diabolical influence; to torment.

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Befuddle 76% connected

To becloud and confuse, as with liquor.

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Confound 76% connected

To mingle and blend, so that different elements can not be distinguished; to confuse.

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Confuse 76% connected

Mixed; confounded.

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Fox 76% connected

A carnivorous animal of the genus Vulpes, family Canidae, of many species. The European fox (V. vulgaris or V. vulpes), the American red fox (V. fulv…

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Fuddle 76% connected

To make foolish by drink; to cause to become intoxicated.

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Throw 76% connected

Pain; especially, pain of travail; throe.

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Disorient 92% connected

To turn away from the cast; to confuse as to which way is east; to cause to lose one's bearings.

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