v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Perplexed p. pr. & vb. n. Perplexing. ] [ L. perplexari. See Perplex, a. ] 1. To involve; to entangle; to make intricate or complicated, and difficult to be unraveled or understood; as, to perplex one with doubts. [ 1913 Webster ] No artful wildness to perplex the scene. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ] What was thought obscure, perplexed, and too hard for our weak parts, will lie open to the understanding in a fair view. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To embarrass; to puzzle; to distract; to bewilder; to confuse; to trouble with ambiguity, suspense, or anxiety. “Perplexd beyond self-explication.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] We are perplexed, but not in despair. 2 Cor. iv. 8. [ 1913 Webster ] We can distinguish no general truths, or at least shall be apt to perplex the mind. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. To plague; to vex; to torment. Glanvill. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- To entangle; involve; complicate; embarrass; puzzle; bewilder; confuse; distract. See Embarrass. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
