bɪˈfʌdl kənˈfaʊnd kənˈfjuːz ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt ˈdɒdʒə(ɹ) fɒks fɑks fɒks fɑks ˈfʌdəl tɹɪk become discolored with, or as if with, mildew spots be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly These questions confuse even the experts This question completely threw me This question befuddled even the teacher alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs deceive somebody We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week a shifty deceptive person the grey or reddish-brown fur of a fox