PERPLEX', v.t. [L. perplexus, perplexor; per and plector, to twist; L. plico, to fold.] 1. To make intricate; to involve; to entangle; to make complicated and difficult to be understood or unraveled. What was thought obscure,perplexed and too hard for our weak parts, will lie open to the understanding in a fair view.2. To embarrass; to puzzle; to distract; to tease with suspense, anxiety or ambiguity. We can distinguish no general truths, or at least shall be apt to perplex the mind. We are perplexed, but not in despair. 2 Cor. 4.3. To plague; to vex.PERPLEX', a. Intricate; difficult. [Not used.]
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