To cause someone to find something funny; to entertain.
The comedian's jokes failed to [amuse] the audience.
She would [amuse] herself by reading old letters.
His clever tricks always [amuse] the children.
To puzzle, confuse, or bewilder someone.
The complex philosophical argument seemed to [bemuse] the students.
She had a [bemuse]d expression on her face as she tried to understand.
His contradictory statements left me completely [bemuse]d.
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