【Amuse】 means to entertain. (see aslo: 【Amuse】 vs Divert vs Entertain vs Recreate)

• His jokes still 【amuse】 us, even though we’ve heard them all.
• It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment.
• I'm sure I'll be able to 【amuse】 myself for a few hours.

【Bemuse】 means to bewilder, confuse, or stupefy. (see also: Daze vs Stun vs 【Bemuse】 vs Stupefy vs Benumb vs Paralyze vs Petrify)

• The change in tactics appears to 【bemuse】 our opponents.
• The sheer quantity of detail would 【bemuse】 even the most clear-headed author.

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