Third person singular present tense of 'bemuzzle'—to confuse or bewilder someone.
Derived from 'bemuzzle,' the verb form constructed with the 'be-' prefix plus 'muzzle.' The '-s' ending marks it as third-person singular present tense in English.
This verb shows how English is endlessly productive—you can theoretically add 'be-' to almost any word to create new meanings, though only some catch on permanently with speakers.
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