Bewilder

a. [Ger. verwildern; Du. verwilderen.] To lead or bring into the state of one in a wild or wilderne , who knows not his way; to confuse; to puzzle; to perplex. "It is good sometimes to lose and bewilder ourselves in such studies." Watts. Bewil'deredne , n . The state of being bewildered. Bewil'deringly, adv . In a perplexing manner. Bewilderment, n. State of being bewildered, or act of bewildering. Bewitch, (be-wich',) v. a. To affect by witchcraft, fascination, or charms. "Look how I am bewitch'd : behold, mine arm Is like a blasted sapling withered up." Shaks. -To enchant; to fascinate; to charm; to overpower by charms. "The charms of poetry our souls bewitch ." - Dryden. Bewitched', p . a . Fascinated; charmed. Bewitch'edne , n. State of being bewitched. Bewitch'er, n. One who bewitches.