amuse/ bemuse
People often use the word bemuse when they mean amuse, but to amuse is to entertain, and to bemuse is to confuse. ... It's no wonder people get them mixed up — both words are derived from the French word "muse." It's just like a French muse to entertain and confuse us all in the same root word.
What is the correct meaning of bemused?
transitive verb. 1 : to make confused : puzzle, bewilder. 2 : to occupy the attention of : distract, absorb has bemused audiences around the world.
What is the synonym of amused?
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for amused. beaming, chuckling, giggling, smiling.
