"perplexment" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /pəˈplɛksmənt/ [UK]
Etymology: From perplex + -ment. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|perplex|ment}} perplex + -ment Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} perplexment (uncountable)
  1. The state of being perplexed; perplexity. Tags: uncountable
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