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flummox Synonyms

Another word for flummox

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• verb (Context 1)

To perplex, confuse, or bewilder someone greatly, leaving them at a loss as to what to say or do.

Usage Example

"The unexpected technical glitch completely flummoxed the presenter during the live demonstration."

Strongest
baffle
bewilder
perplex
mystify
confound
stump
Strong
befuddle
nonplus
bemuse
confuse

Opposites of flummox

The opposite of flummox shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

enlighten
clarify
illuminate
explain
See all opposites of flummox

• Nearby Words

flulike
flume
flummery
flummox
flump
flunk
flunker

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flummox. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flummox
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