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stick vs befuddle

befuddle vs stick

stick is a noun but befuddle is not a noun.

stick and befuddle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stick Yes No Yes No
befuddle No No Yes No
As verbs, befuddle is a hypernym of stick; that is, befuddle is a word with a broader meaning than stick:
  • stick: be a mystery or bewildering to
  • befuddle: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Other hypernyms of stick include bedevil, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle, throw.
stick (noun) befuddle (noun)
threat of a penalty
an implement consisting of a length of wood
a long thin implement resembling a length of wood
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball
informal terms for the leg
a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine
a small thin branch of a tree
stick (verb) befuddle (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous make stupid with alcohol
stick to firmly
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
put, fix, force, or implant
pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
fasten with an adhesive material like glue
fasten with or as with pins or nails
fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something
cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface
be in a certain place and not leave
be loyal to
endure
be a devoted follower or supporter
be or become fixed
Difference between stick and befuddle

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